Maintenance Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join a major manufacturing business in Blackburn. Operating within a fast-paced plastic packaging environment, the company supplies high-quality products to a range of leading customers across multiple sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically or mechanically biased engineer looking to join a stable, well-invested site with modern manufacturing equipment and genuine long-term career prospects.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across the manufacturing facility.
• Fault find and repair production equipment to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Work on a variety of machinery including injection moulding machines, blow moulding equipment, conveyors and associated production systems.
• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance reliability, productivity and plant performance.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and communicate effectively during shift handovers.

• Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or Apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, FMCG, packaging, plastics or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills on automated machinery.
• Experience maintaining injection moulding, blow moulding, conveyor systems or similar manufacturing equipment would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding and automated production systems desirable.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude towards working continental shifts.

• Salary of £50,000.
• Continental shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Secure position with a market-leading manufacturer.
• Modern manufacturing facility with continued investment.
• Opportunities for career progression.