Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (Transitioning to Day/Back Shift Rotation in 2026) Location: Burnley Term: Permanent Salary: £41,000 + benefits (Day shift) Shifts: Day Shift 7:30 – 16:00, Mon‑Fri Call outs (after probation): 1 in 6 week rotation (Mon 7:00 am through to following Monday 7:00 am). Call out payment included. Attention – All candidates will be on day shift until April/May 2026, and then a Day Shift to Back Shift rotation will take place (4 weeks of days followed by 4 weeks of back shift; you will not be on call out when you are working the back shift). Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 3 pm‑11:30 pm; Fri 11 am‑4 pm; +26% shift premium. About the Organisation Join a global leader in advanced aerospace engineering, specialising in the design, manufacture, integration, and support of aircraft engine nacelle systems. With a local team of nearly 700 employees, the Burnley site is one of the area's largest private‑sector employers, offering a dynamic, innovative, and supportive workplace culture. The organisation's people‑focused values are built on four core principles: Promoting diversity and inclusion Developing skills and growing opportunities Creating a trustworthy workplace Encouraging collaboration and mutual support Role Overview As a Maintenance Engineer, you will join a Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team supporting a high‑tech production environment. Your work will ensure the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of advanced manufacturing equipment. Key Responsibilities Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across a range of production machinery. Respond to machine breakdowns and apply safe, effective fault‑finding and repair techniques. Proactively identify root causes of recurring issues and propose improvement initiatives. Provide structured, professional reporting of maintenance findings. Desirable Experience CNC machinery Automation & control systems Heat treatment processes Pneumatics & hydraulics Pressure vessels, compressors & vacuum pumps Interpreting electrical schematics PLC I/O fault diagnostics Shift Information Day Shift (until April/May 2026): Mon‑Fri 07:30‑16:00 Day/Back Shift Rotation (from 2026): Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 15:00‑23:30; Fri 11:00‑16:00 26% shift premium What You'll Need Time‑served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical maintenance experience. Strong problem‑solving abilities. Skilled electrical maintenance capability with sound mechanical understanding. Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings. Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP). Effective teamworking and communication skills. Logical PLC fault‑finding skills. Knowledge of Reliability‑Centred Maintenance and Condition‑Based Monitoring techniques. IPAF & FLT training provided where required. Exceptional Benefits 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Option to buy up to 5 additional days 10% employer pension contribution 5% employee contribution (with salary‑exchange options) 4x life assurance Group income protection Continuous professional development support Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sickness benefits Subsidised hot and cold meals on site Share purchase scheme with additional free shares Discounted corporate gym/spa membership Wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential helpline, remote GP access, second medical opinions & physiotherapy Cycle‑to‑Work scheme High‑street discounts platform Long service awards (monetary bonus + extra leave) Support for flexible working Quarterly fully funded team‑building events Employee referral bonus (£1,000) Electric vehicle charging on site Opportunities to enter prize draws for local hospitality experiences #J-18808-Ljbffr