Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Rocket Lab; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Burnley is seeking a Reliability Engineer with a mechanical bias. You'll be part of the reliability engineering team, focusing on routine operations and addressing machine issues. Candidates should have a strong mechanical background and be adaptable, working in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary and exceptional benefits are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexi-time scheme

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance

Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa

Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering.
• Familiarity with CNC machinery and automation.
• Basic electrical fundamentals will be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned preventive operations on site process equipment.
• Respond reactively to machine breakdowns and fix issues.
• Interpret machine drawings and schematics.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team player

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Time served mechanical engineer

HNC accredited

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reliability Engineer (Mechanical bias)

Published 05.27.2025

Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Means and equipment maintenance Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Technician

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Published 05.27.2025

Job Description

About Safran Nacelles Ltd
Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley.

Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles;

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy work place
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran
Careers At a glance | Safran (safran-group.com)

What will I be doing
- Working as a member of the existing reliability engineering team, you will be required to perform routine planned preventive operations on site process equipment.

- You will have the ability to offer reactive response to machine breakdowns and fault find and fix issues safely and within your capabilities.

- You will have familiarity with the following:
CNC machinery
Automation
Controls
Heat treatment
Pressure systems
Site services
Interpretation of machine drawings and schematics

- You will be a team player that is flexible and proactive, meeting the needs of the internal customer.

Job Requirements

Benefits (Continued)
• Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave
• Relaxed dress code on Fridays
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme – refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a £1,000 reward
• Hybrid working option
• Electric car charging points on site
• Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience
• Line manager leadership conference every 6 months
• Fully funded quarterly site team-building events

What do you need from me?
• Time served mechanical engineer
• HNC accredited is desirable
• Familiar with Microsoft office ( Excel / word)
• Experience within an engineering / production environment
• Basic electrical fundamentals

What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of
our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential.

We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Exceptional Company Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
• Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month
• 33 days annual leave [inclusive of bank holidays]
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange
• 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme
• Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
• Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work
• Support for your continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy
• Cycles to work scheme
• Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom

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