Maintenance Engineer

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

• Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
• Basic Salary of £48,000 + Up to £7,000 Bonus + Paid Overtime
• Hours: Monday–Friday | Rotating Early & Afternoon Shifts
• Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

No Regular Nights | No Regular Weekends

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a position that offers a good work-life balance and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within a growing manufacturing business?

We're recruiting for a well-established Blackburn manufacturer that is investing in its engineering team, improving machinery reliability and driving operational improvements.

You'll join a friendly, close-knit engineering team where colleagues support one another, share knowledge and take pride in keeping production running.

Working Hours – No Regular Nights or Weekends

This Maintenance Engineer position offers a Monday–Friday rotating shift pattern:

Week 1: 6am – 2pm
Week 2: 2pm – 10pm

Any night or weekend working would only be for additional overtime or occasional cover.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining production equipment, resolving breakdowns and improving machinery reliability.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Mechanical and electrical fault-finding and repairs.
• Diagnosing breakdowns and minimising production downtime.
• Identifying recurring faults and improving equipment reliability.
• Supporting engineering improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Working closely with production and engineering colleagues.

It's not just about fixing breakdowns. The company wants to take a more proactive approach to maintenance, giving you the opportunity to contribute ideas and make practical improvements.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer who can bring:

• Maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• A good mix of mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and equipment reliability.
• A positive, team-focused attitude.

Why Join This Business?

This Maintenance Engineer opportunity combines the close-knit feel and flexibility of an independently run manufacturer with the financial stability and investment of a larger group.

It's an established, growing business with a supportive engineering team and a genuine commitment to improving its manufacturing operations.

Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary of £48,000 + Up to £7,000 Bonus + Paid Overtime
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays
• Healthcare Scheme
• Company Pension
• Life assurance

Interested?

Apply today, or contact SimWest Engineering Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.