Maintenance Engineer – FMCG, PLCs & 3-Phase | Rotating Shifts

Gap Technical Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Gap Technical Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical/electrical) to support operations at their site. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

The role requires hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, motors and drives, PLCs and packaging machinery. Flexibility to work days, nights or weekends is essential in this fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineering apprenticeship preferred.
• Hands-on experience with 3-phase electrical systems, motors, drives, safety relays and PLCs.
• Experience with gearboxes, welding, belts and packaging machinery.
• FMCG/Packaging/Plastics background advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Flexible shift patterns (days, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Fault-find using machine history, documentation and diagnostics.
• Take ownership of a nominated production area.
• Identify and correct recurring machine faults.
• Collaborate with production to maintain relationships and efficiency.
• Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs.
• Ensure machinery is maintained to high engineering standards.
• Contribute to reducing downtime and improving processes.

Skills

Three-phase electrics

Motors and drives

Safety relays & PLCs

Gearboxes and belts

Packaging machinery

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Gap Technical Ltd in Blackburn is seeking a Maintenance Engineer (mechanical/electrical) to support operations at their site. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out planned maintenance and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

The role requires hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, motors and drives, PLCs and packaging machinery. Flexibility to work days, nights or weekends is essential in this fast-paced FMCG environment.