Maintenance Engineer

Clayton Glass Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer for their Blackburn site. The role requires 2+ years in industrial manufacturing, strong fault-finding across various systems, and the ability to lead initiatives. Benefits include a quarterly performance-related bonus, generous holiday allowance, and career development opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Quarterly performance-related bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Pension

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Discounted products

Career development opportunities

Travel expenses and accommodation covered

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and guide engineers across other UK locations.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Electrical maintenance/engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

18th Edition certification

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Clayton Glass (Blackburn)

Location: Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn, BB1 2LD

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week + 2.5 hrs unpaid break (Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm)

Salary: £47,309–£55,308 (dependent on experience)

Clayton Glass is a leading UK manufacturer of insulated glass units (IGUs), conservatory roofs, and specialist glazing products. We’re proud to do things differently — putting people first and driving innovation across our sites.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer who can hit the ground running and take ownership of equipment performance at our Blackburn site. In this senior-level role, you’ll also provide support and guidance to engineers across our other UK locations — whether remotely via Microsoft Teams or through occasional, infrequent site visits (with travel expenses and accommodation covered).

You’ll carry out planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will help shape our maintenance standards and contribute to reducing downtime across the business.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Electrical maintenance/engineering apprenticeship or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required

Desirable Requirements

• 18th Edition certification
• IT literacy (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits

• Quarterly performance-related bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Pension, wellbeing support, free parking
• Discounted Clayton Glass products
• Career development opportunities
• Travel expenses and accommodation covered when visiting other sites

Important: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship.