Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Burnley is seeking a reliability maintenance engineer to support onsite production, performing scheduled maintenance and addressing machine breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, excellent problem-solving abilities, and knowledge in CNC machinery and automation. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

4× life-insurance benefit

Continuous professional development support

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Corporate membership for fitness facilities

Well-being support through EAP

Discounts on high-street purchases

Qualifications

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in electrical maintenance with mechanical knowledge.
• Capable of interpreting electrical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge and application of maintenance management systems.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and ability to fault-find logically.
• Knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance application.
• Knowledge of Condition-Based Monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the onsite production environment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and attend to machine breakdowns.
• Work proactively to help resolve repeat machine failures.
• Report findings in a structured manner to the customer.

Skills

CNC machines

Automation

Control systems

Heat treatment

Pneumatics, Hydraulics

Pressure vessels

Compressors

Vacuum pumps

Electrical schematics

PLC I/O fault diagnostics

Education

Time served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a reliability maintenance engineering team that will provide support to our onsite production environment.
• You will be required to perform scheduled preventive maintenance and attend to machine breakdowns, safely applying fault finding techniques and fixes.
• You will work proactively and offer new initiatives to help resolve repeat machine failure.
• You will report findings in a structured and professional manner to our customer.

Technical Skills

• CNC machines
• Automation
• Control systems
• Heat treatment
• Pneumatics, Hydraulics
• Pressure vessels
• Compressors
• Vacuum pumps
• Electrical schematics
• PLC I/O fault diagnostics

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in Electrical Maintenance.
• Good problem‑solving skills.
• Skilled in electrical maintenance with mechanical knowledge.
• Capable of interpreting electrical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge and application of maintenance management systems (SAP).
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and ability to fault‑find logically.
• Knowledge of reliability‑centred maintenance application.
• Knowledge of CBM (Condition‑Based Monitoring) techniques.

Training Provided

IPAF & FLT Training will be provided.

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long‑range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28th best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private‑sector employers in Burnley.

Company Culture

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy workplace
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support, making Safran Nacelles a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

Working Hours

This is a day‑shift position until April/May 2026. After that a day‑shift to back‑shift rotation (4 weeks days, 4 weeks back) will take place. Day Shift: Mon‑Fri 07:30‑16:00; Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 15:00‑23:30, Fri 11:00‑16:00. A 26% shift premium applies. Out‑of‑hours response on team rotation will cover weekdays, weekends and holiday periods.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax‑efficient salary exchange
• 4× life‑insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Group income protection scheme
• Support for continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on‑site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Well‑being support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on high‑street purchases through our benefits platform
• Long‑service awards providing a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match‑day experience
• Fully funded quarterly site team‑building events