Your newpany
You will be joining a well‑established manufacturing business based in Burnley, working as part of a dedicated on‑site Engineering Team. Thepany places a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and maintaining high operational standards across all departments. You’ll be part of a supportive environment where engineering plays a crucial role in keeping the site running efficiently and safely.
Your new role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical and electrical machinery across the site. Safety is the highest priority, and you will work closely with both the engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and maximise machine availability.Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
1. Responding rapidly to faults and breakdowns
2. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
3. Conducting routine testing, calibration, and record keeping
4. Working within a set engineering budget
5. Liaising with external contractors when required
6. Maintaining engineering data and documentation
7. Supporting and promoting a strong health and safety culture
8. Leading or contributing to projects aimed at improving efficiency
9. Working in line with BRC standards
Shift Pattern (simplified):You will work 3 × 12‑hour shifts per week, rotating weekly between days and nights.
10. Week on Days: 6am–6pm
11. Week on Nights: 6pm–6am
This rotation repeats continuously, averaging 36 hours per week.Salary: £42,066 per annum
Overtime:
12. × hourly rate for the first 4 overtime hours per day
13. 2× hourly rate for any additional overtime hours
What you'll need to succeed
You will need a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, with an electrical bias, with previous proven experience in a similar maintenance or engineering environment. You should be decisive, safety‑driven, and confident working under pressure.Key skills and attributes include:
14. Strong electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
15. Excellent time‑management abilities
16. Effectivemunication and teamwork skills
17. Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in high‑pressure situations
18. Strong understanding of health & safety standards
19. Willingness to learn, develop, and adapt to new challenges
20. Accountability, initiative, and a positive, proactive mind‑set
Behaviours that will help you excel include customer focus, high energy, integrity, fairness, safety awareness, and a passion for achieving shared goals.
What you'll get in return
21. An attractive continental shift pattern averaging 36 hours per week
22. Enhanced overtime rates (time and a half, and double time)
23. Opportunities for training, development, and progression
24. The chance to play a key role in an essential engineering team
25. A supportive, safety‑focused working environment