Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; Burnley; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Burnley seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain advanced manufacturing equipment. This permanent role offers a salary of £41,000 plus extensive benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contributions, and professional development support. Ideal candidates will have a time-served apprenticeship in electrical engineering and strong problem-solving skills. Shifts will involve a day-to-back shift rotation starting in 2026.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

10% employer pension contribution

Continuous professional development support

Group income protection

Discounted corporate gym/spa membership

Employee referral bonus (£1,000)

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machinery and automation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Capability with pressure vessels, compressors & vacuum pumps.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and perform fault-finding.
• Identify root causes of reoccurring issues and propose improvements.
• Report on maintenance findings professionally.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Skilled electrical maintenance capability

Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings

Logical PLC fault-finding skills

Effective teamworking and communication skills

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP)

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift (Transitioning to Day/Back Shift Rotation in 2026)

Location: Burnley

Term: Permanent

Salary: £41,000 + benefits (Day shift)

Shifts: Day Shift 7:30 – 16:00, Mon‑Fri

Call outs (after probation): 1 in 6 week rotation (Mon 7:00 am through to following Monday 7:00 am). Call out payment included.

Attention – All candidates will be on day shift until April/May 2026, and then a Day Shift to Back Shift rotation will take place (4 weeks of days followed by 4 weeks of back shift; you will not be on call out when you are working the back shift).

Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 3 pm‑11:30 pm; Fri 11 am‑4 pm; +26% shift premium.

About the Organisation

Join a global leader in advanced aerospace engineering, specialising in the design, manufacture, integration, and support of aircraft engine nacelle systems. With a local team of nearly 700 employees, the Burnley site is one of the area's largest private‑sector employers, offering a dynamic, innovative, and supportive workplace culture.

The organisation's people‑focused values are built on four core principles:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and growing opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy workplace
• Encouraging collaboration and mutual support

Role Overview

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will join a Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team supporting a high‑tech production environment. Your work will ensure the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance across a range of production machinery.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and apply safe, effective fault‑finding and repair techniques.
• Proactively identify root causes of recurring issues and propose improvement initiatives.
• Provide structured, professional reporting of maintenance findings.

Desirable Experience

• CNC machinery
• Automation & control systems
• Heat treatment processes
• Pneumatics & hydraulics
• Pressure vessels, compressors & vacuum pumps
• Interpreting electrical schematics
• PLC I/O fault diagnostics

Shift Information

• Day Shift (until April/May 2026): Mon‑Fri 07:30‑16:00
• Day/Back Shift Rotation (from 2026):
• Back Shift: Mon‑Thu 15:00‑23:30; Fri 11:00‑16:00
• 26% shift premium

What You'll Need

• Time‑served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Skilled electrical maintenance capability with sound mechanical understanding.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP).
• Effective teamworking and communication skills.
• Logical PLC fault‑finding skills.
• Knowledge of Reliability‑Centred Maintenance and Condition‑Based Monitoring techniques.
• IPAF & FLT training provided where required.

Exceptional Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution (with salary‑exchange options)
• 4x life assurance
• Group income protection
• Continuous professional development support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and sickness benefits
• Subsidised hot and cold meals on site
• Share purchase scheme with additional free shares
• Discounted corporate gym/spa membership
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 confidential helpline, remote GP access, second medical opinions & physiotherapy
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme
• High‑street discounts platform
• Long service awards (monetary bonus + extra leave)
• Support for flexible working
• Quarterly fully funded team‑building events
• Employee referral bonus (£1,000)
• Electric vehicle charging on site
• Opportunities to enter prize draws for local hospitality experiences