Maintenance Team Leader

Employment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Blackburn is seeking a motivated electrical maintenance engineer to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves leading a team, performing maintenance on food production equipment, and contributing to modernization projects. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Auto-enrolment pension

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Time served electrical maintenance engineer.
• Minimum qualification of level 3.
• Strong PLC fault finding capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and an apprentice.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Minimise equipment downtime and implement improvements.

Skills

PLC fault finding

Health & safety

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 electrical qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, highly skilled electrical engineering professional to join a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment in Blackburn. Working on a 4-on-4-off shift pattern, you will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and minimising downtime across a wide range of food production equipment, whilst being involved in exciting modernisation projects.

This role would suit a proactive, hardworking maintenance engineer with the flexibility to be able to quickly transition from job to job. The role requires a electrical maintenance engineer who is time served, with a minimum qualification of level 3 with strong PLC fault finding capabilities. If you have a passion for engineering, please see below.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and an apprentice to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and ensure accurate fault diagnosis and repair.
• Minimise equipment downtime by addressing recurring faults and implementing improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and manage shift-related admin including holidays and OT.
• Champion health & safety, building maintenance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role offers a competitive salary of £47,700 per annum, with an auto-enrolment pension. In addition, the company offers great opportunities for both personal and professional opportunities.

To apply or find out more, please contact Conor or 0161 839 5353 or send an email to [e-mail]