Maintenance Engineer

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continental shift pattern

33 days holiday (pro rata)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy Blackburn manufacturing operation. You will maintain production machinery to maximise uptime and support continuous improvement across plant equipment.

The role offers a continental shift pattern (2 early shifts followed by 2 nights) with hours 7:00-19:00 and 19:00-07:00, and a salary up to £47,677 plus a £3,000 shift allowance. 33 days holiday pro rata and permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills across bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps.
• Electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors and control panels.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance as per schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns, fault-find and minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before failures.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, upgrades and modifications.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Health & safety

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (BB1)

Salary: Up to £47,677 per annum + £3,000 Shift Allowance

Shift Pattern: Continental Shift Pattern (2 early shifts followed by 2 night shifts)

Working hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm and 7pm - 7am - 4 on - 4 off

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days holiday (pro rata)

Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing operation in Blackburn, Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment where no two days are the same.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, performance and safe operation of production machinery and plant equipment, helping to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities in line with maintenance schedules.
• Respond to production breakdowns and perform effective fault finding to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify potential issues before they become failures.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with machinery installation, commissioning, upgrades and modifications.
• Work closely with Production, Technical and Engineering teams to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Liaise with external contractors and equipment manufacturers when required.
• Participate in shutdown maintenance and planned engineering projects.

About You

• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills, including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps and mechanical assemblies.
• Electrical fault-finding experience on motors, sensors, control panels and machinery.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of up to £47,677 plus £3,000 shift allowance
• Continental shift pattern offering a great work-life balance
• 33 days holiday (pro rata)
• Stable, permanent employment within a well-established manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of machinery and engineering projects
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Closing date is 14.11.2026