Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; Burnley; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burnley is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to perform routine maintenance and fault diagnosis on various equipment. The role includes a rotating shift pattern starting with day shifts until May 2026, followed by a shift rotation. Candidates should have a time-served mechanical engineering background and experience in an engineering environment. Competitive salary of £41,000 plus benefits, including pension contributions and professional development support.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Discounted corporate membership at a luxury hotel

Referral scheme (£1,000 reward)

On-site electric car charging

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical engineer with experience in an engineering or production environment.
• Competence in fault diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems.
• Training may be provided for FLT and IPAF qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine planned maintenance on various on-site equipment.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and diagnose faults.
• Work with CNC machinery, automation, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Basic electrical understanding

CNC machinery

Education

HNC qualification

Tools

FLT licence

IPAF licence

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Day Shift → Rotating Shifts in 2026)

Location: Burnley

Term: Permanent

Salary: £41,000 + Benefits Day shift

Shifts: Day Shift 7:30‑16:00 Monday‑Friday.

Call outs (after probation): 1 in 6 week rotation (Mon 7:00 am - Thu 7:00 am). Call‑out payment included.

Attention – All candidates will be on day shift until April/May 2026 and then a day‑shift to back‑shift rotation will take place (4 weeks of days followed by 4 weeks of back shift; you will not be on call‑out when you are working the back shift).

Back Shift – Monday‑Thursday 3 pm‑11:30 pm, Friday 11:00 am‑4:00 pm + 26 % shift premium.

About the Organisation

This organisation is a global leader in advanced aerospace equipment, specialising in the design, manufacture, integration and support of aircraft nacelle systems. Its products support a wide range of aircraft types across commercial, business and regional aviation sectors. The UK site employs nearly 700 people and is one of the largest private‑sector employers in the local area.

The company culture is built around four key principles:

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and creating opportunities
• Building a trustworthy workplace
• Encouraging collaboration and mutual support

What will I be doing?

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will work within an established reliability engineering team to carry out routine planned maintenance on a variety of on‑site process equipment, following a structured preventive maintenance schedule.

Responsibilities

• Responding to machine breakdowns safely and effectively
• Diagnosing and repairing faults within your competence level
• Working with equipment and systems such as:
  • CNC machinery
  • Automation
  • Controls
  • Heat treatment systems
  • Pressure systems
  • Site services
  • Hydraulic schematics and machine drawings

Shift Information

This is a day‑shift role until April/May 2026, after which a 4‑week day‑shift / 4‑week back‑shift rotation will begin.

Day Shift: Monday‑Friday, 07:30‑16:00.

Back Shift: Monday‑Thursday 15:00‑23:30, Friday 11:00‑16:00.

What do you need from me?

• Time‑served mechanical engineer
• HNC qualification desirable
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)
• Experience within an engineering or production environment
• Basic electrical understanding
• FLT / IPAF licence (training provided if required)

Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Option to buy up to 5 extra holiday days
• 10 % employer pension contribution
• 5 % employee pension contribution (with salary‑exchange options)
• 4× life insurance (with pension membership)
• Group income protection
• Ongoing professional and career development support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sickness benefits
• Subsidised on‑site catering (hot and cold, breakfast and lunch)
• Opportunity to purchase company shares with additional free shares
• Discounted corporate membership at a luxury hotel & spa (including gym, pool, sauna and classes)
• Wellbeing assistance programme (24/7 mental health support, remote GP, physio, medical second opinion)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• High‑street discounts
• Long‑service awards with financial bonuses and additional leave
• Flexible working support

Additional Perks

• Referral scheme (£1,000 reward)
• On‑site electric car charging
• Quarterly team‑building events (fully funded)
• Prize draw for hospitality match‑day tickets at Burnley FC

Diversity & Inclusion

The organisation strives to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. It supports a variety of inclusion initiatives and colleague networks and is committed to building a strong, diverse workforce.