Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Manufacturing
Blackburn
Monday – Friday | 6:00am – 2:00pm

Your New Employer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Blackburn as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing equipment while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
This position offers a stable Monday to Friday day shift pattern, providing an excellent work-life balance while working within a supportive engineering team.

Your New Job

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to equipment breakdowns across the production facility. You will utilise your electrical expertise to diagnose faults, implement repairs, and minimise downtime while maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Key responsibilities include

Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on production machinery and electrical systems.Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on manufacturing equipment.
Carrying out remedial actions and breakdown repairs to minimise production downtime.
Designing, developing, and maintaining electrical panels, wiring systems, and associated equipment.
Completing electrical testing and inspections to ensure compliance and operational reliability.
Supporting continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
Liaising with production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting equipment issues.
Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with health, safety, and industry regulations.

Your Experience and Requirements

We are looking for a motivated Electrical Maintenance Engineer who has experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Recognised Electrical Engineering qualifications.
Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Experience in carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of electrical panels, wiring systems, motors, and industrial machinery.
A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Your Future as a Successful Candidate

This role offers the opportunity to join a successful manufacturing business where your skills and experience will make a genuine impact. You will work alongside an experienced engineering team, gain exposure to a wide range of equipment and projects, and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing site improvements while developing your career in a stable and supportive environment.