Maintenance Engineer

Permanent Futures Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Blackpool seeks a Maintenance Shift Manager to lead a team of engineers. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, driving improvements, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates have engineering qualifications and experience in fast-paced manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Ongoing training and development

Pension and employee benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering leadership or as a senior engineer ready for the next step.
• Time-served engineer with a recognised qualification.
• Strong understanding of PPM systems and fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of maintenance engineers across your shift.
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs are completed efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (NVQ, ONC, HNC)

Tools

PPM systems

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Shift Manager – Blackpool | Competitive Salary + Shift Allowance

Shifts: Continental days and nights, 12 hour pattern. Join a leader in its field with career progression and training opportunities.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? Our client is a market-leading manufacturer known for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of maintenance engineers across your shift, 50% hands on and 50% support/admin
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs are completed efficiently
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance
• Manage resources, prioritise workloads, and maintain compliance with safety standards
• Provide hands-on technical support when required
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and report KPIs to senior management

About You

• Proven experience in engineering leadership or as a senior engineer ready for the next step
• Time-served engineer with a recognised qualification (NVQ, ONC, HNC, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of PPM systems and fault-finding (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Background in a fast-paced manufacturing environment — food/FMCG highly desirable
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive approach

What’s On Offer

• A leadership role within a well-established, forward-thinking business
• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
• Competitive salary, shift allowance, pension, and employee benefits
• Opportunity to shape the engineering culture and make a real impact

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If you're a motivated leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for engineering excellence, this is your next big opportunity