Maintenance Engineer

Multi‑Skilled Engineer

Location: Blackburn
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern: Starting on a Day Shift (8:00am – 4:30pm) initially, but flexibility is essential as the role will move to an afternoon shift after around 12 months, with occasional cover for other shifts when needed.

Are you a talented Multi‑Skilled Engineer with strong electrical expertise? This is your chance to join a market-leading business at their advanced facility in Blackburn.

We’re recruiting for an electrically biased Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team in a fast-paced production environment. If you're apprentice-trained with solid maintenance experience across both mechanical and electrical disciplines, this role could be perfect for you.

This role would be ideal for engineers with a strong electrical bias who have experience in fast‑paced manufacturing or production settings. It would particularly suit those who have worked as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Shift Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineer or anyone with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within manufacturing.

Why join?

This organisation is the largest manufacturer of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials for industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, and advanced composites, offering a range of benefits, including:

26 days holiday
Life Assurance (after 12 months)
PRP Bonus Scheme (post-probation)
Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer
Uniform Provided
6‑month probation period

What You’ll Do:

As a Multi‑Skilled Engineer, you'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly and efficiently:

Deliver multi‑skilled engineering support across the manufacturing operation
Carry out repairs, fault finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting
Perform planned and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
Ensure all equipment is maintained and operated safely
Analyse performance data and help drive equipment improvements
Support small engineering projects within time and cost targets
Complete shift reports, maintenance documentation and purchasing records
Assist with installation, wiring, commissioning and upgrades of electrical systems

What We’re Looking For:

You will be a great fit if you are/ have:

Time‑served Multi‑Skilled Apprenticeship (mechanical & electrical)
Strong electrical bias – including wiring regs, controls, drives and PLC experience
Solid mechanical maintenance capability
NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Engineering
Strong problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail
Confident working independently or within a team
UK driving licence & own transport
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Interested?

If you’re a proactive, skilled engineer with strong electrical bias and have worked as a Maintenance Engineer, Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Technician, Shift Engineer, Production Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineer, then we want to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career!

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