Maintenance Engineer

Hawk 3; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance £3,000

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to service production machinery in a busy Blackburn operation. The role focuses on reliability, uptime, and safe operation of plant equipment, with a continental shift pattern and 7:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00 hours.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical maintenance skills, electrical fault-finding experience and the ability to read engineering drawings, with a commitment to Health & Safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills: bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps.
• Electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, control panels.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Health & safety aware and safe systems of work.
• Recognised engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Good communication and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

Preventative maintenance

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

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

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 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