Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group

Blackburn

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Career progression

Modern manufacturing facility

Job summary

Omega Resource Group in Blackburn is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced plastics manufacturing site. The role offers a continental shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) and a salary of £50,000, with long-term career prospects and ongoing training.

The successful candidate will perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance on injection moulding, blow moulding and conveyors, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

NVQ 3 / City & Guilds / HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Experience in manufacturing or FMCG packaging environments.
Strong fault-finding on automated machinery.
Injection/blow moulding and conveyors experience desirable.
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical docs.
PLC fault finding knowledge desirable.
Flexible with continental shift pattern.

Responsibilities

Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across the facility.
Fault find and repair production equipment to minimise downtime.
Work on injection moulding, blow moulding, conveyors and related systems.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability and plant performance.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
Ensure maintenance activities are safe and in line with procedures.
Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and projects.
Accurately complete maintenance records and shift handovers.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading drawings

PLC fault finding

Maintenance planning

Electrical & mechanical

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

HNC/HND

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Injection moulding machines

Blow moulding equipment

Conveyors

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

Blackburn

£50,000

Continental Shift Pattern (2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing business in Blackburn. Operating within a fast-paced plastic packaging environment, the company supplies high-quality products to a range of leading customers across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable, well-invested site with modern manufacturing equipment and genuine long-term career prospects.

Responsibilities - Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
Fault find and repair production equipment to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
Work on a variety of machinery including injection moulding machines, blow moulding equipment, conveyors and associated production systems.
Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability, productivity and plant performance.
Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
Accurately complete maintenance records and communicate effectively during shift handovers.

Qualifications & Experience - Maintenance Engineer

Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.
Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, plastics or production environment.
Strong fault-finding skills on automated machinery.
Experience maintaining injection moulding, blow moulding, conveyor systems or similar manufacturing equipment would be advantageous.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production systems desirable.
Flexible approach with a positive attitude towards working continental shifts.

Benefits - Maintenance Engineer