Reliability Electrical Maint. Engineer – Day Shift (PLC)

Safran; Burnley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Burnley is seeking a reliability maintenance engineer to support onsite production, performing scheduled maintenance and addressing machine breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, excellent problem-solving abilities, and knowledge in CNC machinery and automation. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

4× life-insurance benefit

Continuous professional development support

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Corporate membership for fitness facilities

Well-being support through EAP

Discounts on high-street purchases

Qualifications

• Good problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in electrical maintenance with mechanical knowledge.
• Capable of interpreting electrical schematic drawings.
• Knowledge and application of maintenance management systems.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and ability to fault-find logically.
• Knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance application.
• Knowledge of Condition-Based Monitoring techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the onsite production environment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and attend to machine breakdowns.
• Work proactively to help resolve repeat machine failures.
• Report findings in a structured manner to the customer.

Skills

CNC machines

Automation

Control systems

Heat treatment

Pneumatics, Hydraulics

Pressure vessels

Compressors

Vacuum pumps

Electrical schematics

PLC I/O fault diagnostics

Education

Time served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Burnley is seeking a reliability maintenance engineer to support onsite production, performing scheduled maintenance and addressing machine breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance, excellent problem-solving abilities, and knowledge in CNC machinery and automation. Benefits include a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous professional development.