Maintenance Engineer

Gap Technical Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical/electrical) to support operations at their site. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

The role requires hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, motors and drives, PLCs and packaging machinery. Flexibility to work days, nights or weekends is essential in this fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship preferred.
• Hands-on experience with 3-phase electrical systems, motors, drives, safety relays and PLCs.
• Experience with gearboxes, welding, belts and packaging machinery.
• FMCG/Packaging/Plastics background advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Flexible shift patterns (days, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Fault-find using machine history, documentation and diagnostics.
• Take ownership of a nominated production area.
• Identify and correct recurring machine faults.
• Collaborate with production to maintain relationships and efficiency.
• Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs.
• Ensure machinery is maintained to high engineering standards.
• Contribute to reducing downtime and improving processes.

Skills

Three-phase electrics

Motors and drives

Safety relays & PLCs

Gearboxes and belts

Packaging machinery

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

£35p/h

Days / Nights / Weekends

Location: Blackburn

gap technical are proud to be representing a market-leading manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer mechanical/electrical to support operations at their site in Blackburn

The Role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics
• Take ownership of a nominated production area
• Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults
• Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships
• Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs
• Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high engineering standard
• Actively contribute to reducing downtime and improving engineering processes

About You

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship (preferred)
• Either bias with strong hands‑on experience
• Proven experience with:
• 3 Phase Electrical Systems
• Motors, Drives, Safety Relays & PLC'S
• Gearboxes, welding, belts
• Packaging machinery
• Background in FMCG / Packaging / Plastics manufacturing is advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to plan and organise workload effectively
• Flexible approach to shift patterns (days, nights, weekends)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a market-leading manufacturing business
• Varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environment

Closing Date: 02/12/2026