Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in aerospace manufacturing is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Engineer to support onsite production in Burnley. The role involves preventive maintenance, problem solving, and detailed reporting. The ideal candidate will have a time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering and skills in electrical and mechanical maintenance. Competitive benefits include a shift premium, 33 days annual leave, and a supportive workplace culture promoting diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Group income protection scheme

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme

Discounts on high street purchases

Corporate membership at local fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Electrical Maintenance.
• Capable of interpreting electrical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge and application of Maintenance management systems (SAP).
• Knowledge of PLC systems and ability to fault find.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to onsite production environment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Proactively resolve repeat machine failure.
• Report findings to customers.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Mechanical knowledge

Good problem solving skills

Interpreting electrical schematic drawings

Knowledge of PLC systems

Knowledge of Reliability Centred Maintenance

Knowledge of CBM techniques

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering

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 breakdown and safely apply fault finding techniques & 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.

Desirable Experience

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

Shift Rotation

The position will require shift rotation between days and back shift with call out commitment shared on Rota with the current team. Rotation: 5 weeks Days / 5 Weeks Backshift Rotation with other colleagues.

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.
• IPAF & FLT Training will be provided.

About Safran Nacelles Ltd

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

Four People Fundamentals

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

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran? Careers At a glance | Safran ((url removed)). We want Safran Nacelles to be 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're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

Working Hours

Backshift Monday to Thursday (15:00-23:30) Friday (11:00-16:00)

Salary + 26% Shift Premium

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 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Group income protection scheme
• Support for your 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
• Wellbeing 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 your high street purchases through our benefits platform
• Long Service awards providing you with 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