Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with shift pattern

Lifestyle and financial benefits

Wellbeing support

Training and career progression

Inclusive working culture

Opportunity to work on projects

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment are supporting a leading manufacturing business in the Northwest to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for their high-volume production site near Blackburn. This role offers a stable, growing team and the chance to keep a modern facility running efficiently.

You will handle both reactive and planned maintenance across production and packaging equipment, contributing to line efficiency and uptime.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification (ONC/HNC/NVQ) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, production or FMCG environments.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Packaging machinery experience is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisational and multi-priority management skills.
• Good communication and collaborative approach.
• Solid IT skills for record keeping and reporting.
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and develop.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery.
• Complete preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve faults quickly and effectively.
• Support production teams to maximise line efficiency and uptime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history.
• Assist with facilities maintenance and site improvements.
• Contribute to engineering projects and machinery upgrades.
• Manage spare parts stock and availability.
• Work safely and adhere to health and safety procedures.
• Communicate technical issues clearly with internal teams.
• Lead small improvement projects where required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Team player

Proactive mindset

Education

ONC/HNC/NVQ in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

Job description

Maintenance Engineer Clitheroe Up to £49,500 per annum

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively supporting a leading manufacturing business in The Northwest to recruit a Multi - Skilled Maintenance Engineer for their high volume production site near Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, multi skilled engineer to join a stable, growing business and play a key role in keeping a modern facility running efficiently.

What You'll Do:

You will play a key role in keeping a fast-paced manufacturing environment running smoothly and efficiently. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will take ownership of both reactive and planned maintenance activities across a range of production and packaging equipment.

• Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults quickly and effectively
• Support production teams to maximise line efficiency and uptime
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history
• Assist with site facilities maintenance and improvement work
• Contribute to engineering projects including machinery upgrades and installations
• Manage spare parts and stock levels to ensure availability when needed
• Work safely at all times, adhering to health and safety procedures
• Communicate technical issues clearly with internal teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead small projects where required

What You'll Bring:

• A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, HNC or NVQ in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience with packaging machinery is highly desirable
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Good IT skills with the ability to maintain records and reports
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why You Should Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business that truly invests in its people. You will benefit from a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and real opportunities for career progression.

• Competitive salary with shift pattern offering work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of lifestyle and financial benefits
• Excellent wellbeing support including mental, physical and financial resources
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• A positive and inclusive working culture where your contribution is recognised
• Opportunities to get involved in projects and continuous improvement initiatives

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