Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team near Blackburn. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of equipment through effective maintenance strategies, including reactive, preventative, and predictive maintenance. Your expertise in electrical fault finding and strong communication skills will be crucial in optimizing performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you are self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills and mechanical grounding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day maintenance tasks including reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Identify root causes of faults and prioritize corrective actions.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor and Maintenance Team.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Corrective maintenance

Communication skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

Time served apprenticeship with electrical bias

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
43,000
Blackburn
2 x Shift (Earlies/Lates)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Maintenance Engineer to work at their facility based near Blackburn
Performance Objectives
Perform day-to-day delivery of maintenance tasks, specifically reactive/preventative/predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance and conduct performance improvement initiatives.
Electrical fault finding, PPM work, safety checks and inspections.
Provide effective and efficient support to the Engineering Supervisor and Maintenance Team including the compilation of end of shift reports, root cause analysis, fault logging and data entry.
Identify the root cause of faults/breakdowns and prioritise corrective actions.
Monitor and review day-to-day equipment performance and improve outputs.
Take the lead in optimisation initiative and play an integral role in continuous improvement.
Person Specification
Time served apprenticeship with an electrical bias.
Experience of working as part of an effective maintenance team.
Always puts Health and Safety first.
Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
Good mechanical engineering grounding.
First-hand experience of maintaining equipment in a fast-paced production environment with a flexible approach and the ability to communicate complex issues effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for Health, Safety and Quality.
Able to work autonomously, with a 'right first time' mentality.
Self-motivated, hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.
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Closing Date: 12/05/2025
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