Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd. 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. This role focuses on proactive & reactive maintenance, with a strong emphasis on reducing downtime, improving line

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 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.

Skills

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Proactive mindset

Teamwork

Education

ONC/HNC/NVQ in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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:

• 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