Job Description

Maintenance Engineer - Days

Panama Shift Pattern

Blackburn

Salary £46,800

We are seeking a Maintenance Engineer with a strong Mechanical Bias to join our clients manufacturing site in Blackburn.

The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing background and is strong with hydraulics and able to read and interpret hydraulic drawings. You will be working as part of a wider Engineering Team to maintain machinery on site, supporting machine set ups and improving cycle times. An understanding of injection and blow moulding machinery is advantageous but not essential.

With a reputation for working on innovative projects and a commitment to sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values career growth, continuous learning, and employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities of a Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of machinery on site. 

Diagnose and fault-find, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults

Support machine changeovers, tool changes and continuous improvement activity

Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime

Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures

Complete maintenance documentation accurately Experience & Qualification required for a Maintenance Engineer

Apprentice-trained or time-served Maintenance Engineer with a minimum Level 3 qualification

Experience working on injection and blow moulding machines would be an advantage 

Mechanical background

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

Proactive, flexible and a strong team player Salary and Benefits of a Maintenance Engineer

Salary £46,800 

Panama Shift DAYS 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off 

Early finish on a Friday

Holiday 34 Days (includes 2 week Christmas shutdown)

Free on-site car park

Canteen facilities, including hot drinks

Learning & Development opportunities If you feel you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right skills and experience for this Maintenance Engineer role please click Apply or contact Holly on (phone number removed)

Maintenance Engineer - Days

Panama Days

£46,800