Maintenance Engineer

Staffline

Burnley

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 61,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Staffline seeks a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a highly automated distribution site in Burnley. You will perform PPM and reactive maintenance on conveyors, sorters and motors, and troubleshoot PLC systems to keep the line running at pace.

In this permanent role, you will join a team focused on reliability and continuous improvement, benefiting from a company pension, training opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

Time-served or formally qualified engineer with electrical or mechanical bias.
Experience in automated distribution/logistics/manufacturing environments.
Strong fault-finding across electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on automated distribution equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults on conveyors, sortation systems, motors and equipment.
Undertake PLC fault finding to identify and resolve issues.
Respond to breakdowns promptly to maximise site uptime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and performance.
Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to drive operational excellence.
Ensure maintenance activities meet health, safety and quality standards.
Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation.

Skills

Electrical bias

Mechanical bias

PLC fault-finding

Conveyors & sorters

Automation/MHE experience

Education

Time-served / formally qualified engineer

Job description

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

4 on 4 off (Perm Days & Perm Nights)

Burnley

Permanent

£Experience Dependent + Benefits

We are recruiting for a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated distribution operation in the Burnley area. This modern facility utilises advanced automated material handling systems to ensure efficient, high-volume throughput. The successful engineer will play a key role in maintaining equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting the continued performance of the site.

Responsibilities - Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on automated distribution equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across conveyors, sortation systems, motors and associated equipment.
Undertake PLC fault finding to identify and resolve operational issues.
Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner to maximise site uptime.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and performance.
Work collaboratively with operations and engineering teams to drive operational excellence.
Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health, safety and quality standards.
Accurately complete maintenance records and documentation.

Experience / Qualifications - Multiskilled Maintenance EngineerTime-served and/or formally qualified engineer.

Electrical or Mechanical bias considered.
Previous experience within automated distribution, logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or material handling environments.
Strong fault-finding skills across both electrical and mechanical systems.
Experience working with conveyors, motors, sorters and automated handling equipment.
PLC fault-finding experience.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits - Multiskilled Maintenance EngineerCompetitive salary of £55,000.