Maintenance Engineer

Blue Arrow; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Blackpool is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The position offers a competitive salary of £36k - £40k per annum with responsibilities including maintenance of machinery and tool room management. Candidates should have over 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and possess strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with general maintenance tasks and tool room equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production machinery and mechanical systems.
• Manage tool room operations and ensure tools are calibrated.
• Assist in machine installation and modifications while ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Skills

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Job description

Blue Arrow are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to work for an established, growing business in the Blackpool area.

Maintenance Engineer salary: 36k - 40k per annum (Negotiable depending on experience)

Working hours: 8:00am - 16:30pm Monday - Friday

Maintenance Engineer Roles and responsibilities:
· Carry out maintenance work on production machinery, mechanical systems, and utilities.
· Recognise breakdowns and carry out repairs promptly to reduce downtime.
· Manage tool room operations, including the issuance, repair, storage, and tracking of tools, jigs, and fixtures.
· Operate machine tools (e.g., lathe, milling machine, surface grinder) to support repairs and fabrication needs.
· Ensure calibration of tools and measuring instruments is up to date.
· Keep maintenance and your workspace organized, using spreadsheets and maintenance management system software.
· Assist in machine installation, setup, and modification projects.
· Ensure compliance with safety protocols and contribute to a safe working environment.

Required Skills / Qualifications:
· 3+ years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing environment.

· Hands-on experience with both general maintenance tasks and tool room equipment.

· Ability to read technical drawings and work under own initiative

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Comfortable working in a small team and willing to pitch in across departments
when needed.

If this sounds of interest, please do feel free to apply through the link below, or alternatively please do get in touch with the team on 01253 751511

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