Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer (Nights)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency seeks an electrical bias Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal production machinery performance in Blackburn. This full-time role involves responding to equipment breakdowns, performing maintenance tasks, and collaborating with teams for issue resolution during night shifts. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment, along with skills in electrical diagnostics and problem-solving. Exciting growth opportunity awaits for the right individual.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Collaborate with teams for smooth issue resolution.
• Perform motor checks and HMI programming.
• Document activities in the EAM system.
• Ensure safety systems are maintained.

Skills

Reading electrical diagrams

Using diagnostic instruments

Motor control systems

Motor control drives

Sensors

PLC I/O checks

Independent work capability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Annual Salary: £45,000-£48,000

Location: Blackburn

Job Type: Full-time - Nights (Monday-Thursday 7pm-7am)

We are seeking a proactive and skilled electrical bias Maintenance engineer to join a Blackburn based Manufacturer who are currently experiencing major growth.

This role is essential for maintaining and optimising production machinery within a successful manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and are passionate about problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the first responder to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and recording details in the CMMS.
• Collaborate with shift crews and day teams to resolve issues, ensuring smooth handover of unresolved breakdowns across shifts.
• Execute assigned routines such as motor checks, HMI programming, and maintenance of panel cooling units.
• Respond to electrical/control system faults and carry out effective repairs.
• Log all activities and labour time in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
• Set up machines to maximise output while maintaining safety systems.
• Prepare detailed shift reports with technical recommendations.
• Attend shift handovers and highlight training needs.
• Promote operator engagement with EAM work requests.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• 2-3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading electrical diagrams and using diagnostic instruments.
• Skilled in motor control systems, drives, sensors, and PLC I/O checks.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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