Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Blackburn £50,000 Continental Shift Pattern (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing business in Blackburn. Operating within a fast-paced plastic packaging environment, the company supplies high-quality products to a range of leading customers across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable, well-invested site with modern manufacturing equipment and genuine long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Fault find and repair production equipment to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Work on a variety of machinery including injection moulding machines, blow moulding equipment, conveyors and associated production systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability, productivity and plant performance.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and communicate effectively during shift handovers.

Qualifications & Experience - Maintenance Engineer

• Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, plastics or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills on automated machinery.
• Experience maintaining injection moulding, blow moulding, conveyor systems or similar manufacturing equipment would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production systems desirable.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude towards working continental shifts.

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer

• Salary of £50,000.
• Continental shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Secure position with a market-leading manufacturer.
• Modern manufacturing facility with continued investment.
• Opportunities for career progression.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Maintenance Engineer Multi-Skilled Engineer Shift Engineer Electrical Maintenance Engineer Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Production Engineer Plant Engineer Reliability Engineer Automation Engineer Injection Moulding Engineer Blow Moulding Engineer FMCG Maintenance Engineer Packaging Maintenance Engineer Engineering Technician