MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Probe Technical Recruitment; Burnley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textiles and manufacturing company in Burnley is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves conducting planned maintenance and repairs on machinery, ensuring optimal operation in a supportive work environment focused on safety and quality. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a proactive approach to their work. Opportunities for overtime and additional benefits enhance the proposition.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Sick pay

Attractive overtime rates

Parking facilities

Canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Fitter in manufacturing.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ideally apprentice trained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance on factory machinery.
• Overhaul and repair all plant equipment.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns.

Skills

Planned preventative maintenance

Repair of plant equipment

Proactive and team-oriented

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join one of the UK’s most respected textiles and manufacturing businesses. Be part of a respected industry leader with ongoing investment in technology and people, and a company that offers a supportive work environment with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.

The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Bolton / Oldham / Burnley.

Shift pattern:

The Maintenance Engineer will be required to work a Continental shift – 4 on, 4 off – 2 days, 2 nights. 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7pm, with 277 hours of holiday annually.

Benefits for the Mechanical Maintenance Engineer include:

• Salary £49,576.80
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Service days included
• Plenty of overtime at attractive rates, parking, and canteen facilities
• Sick pay

Requirements:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on factory machinery
• Overhaul, upkeep, and repair of all plant equipment
• Responding to breakdowns
• Overhaul of gearboxes, pumps, motors, temperature controllers, granulators, shredders
• Repairs to pneumatics and hydraulics
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Fitter in a manufacturing or production environment
• A proactive individual who can work well within a team and independently
• Ideally apprentice trained
• Holding an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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