Maintenance Engineer
Robert Walters
Blackburn
Location
Blackburn, England
I'm working exclusively with a highly regarded manufacturer who are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their plant in Blackburn on a double days shift pattern.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer with strong multi-skilled capability to join a fast-paced production environment where reliability, continuous improvement, and teamwork are key.
Key Responsibilities
Reactive Maintenance & Fault Finding
Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimise production disruption
Diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems
Implement effective, long-term fixes to prevent repeat issues
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks in line with the PPM system
Proactively identify improvements to maintenance plans and asset reliability
Continuous Improvement
Support initiatives such as TPM, Lean, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Analyse recurring faults and production losses
Contribute to improvements in machine performance, efficiency, and output
Health, Safety & Compliance
Conduct risk assessments before carrying out work
Ensure all maintenance is completed safely and equipment is returned in a safe condition
Support audits, compliance activities, and close-out of actions
Documentation & Communication
Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and shift reports accurately
Ensure clear handovers between shifts
Work closely with production and engineering teams
Stores & Asset Management
Manage spare parts usage and ensure correct booking procedures
Report stock issues and support inventory control
Candidate Requirements
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Apprentice-trained (desirable)
HNC/HND (advantageous but not essential)
Experience
Proven experience within a manufacturing or factory environment
Strong multi-skilled knowledge across electrical and mechanical systems
Experience working in a fast-paced production setting
Skills
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Good communication and team collaboration skills
Benefits
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service)
Bonus scheme (up to 15%) based on company performance
Enhanced pension (up to 7% employee / 8% employer)
Health cash plan (Health Shield)
Life assurance
Subsidised canteen + free on-site parking
Cycle to work scheme, EAP, and additional employee perks
Why Apply?
Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment
Strong focus on continuous improvement and engineering excellence
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to develop within a growing business
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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