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Reliability Engineer

Job in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11, England, UK
Listing for: Safran
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-17
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 37 GBP Hourly GBP 37.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are 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 cover nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. 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.

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Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team. We are 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 site in Gloucester is at the forefront of production and maintenance engineering.

We are offering permanent positions to skilled engineering professionals ready to support our advanced operations and contribute to a high-performing maintenance team.

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Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
Competitive salary
37-hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Flexible working options and flexitime scheme
Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan
Plus much more

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As a Reliability Engineer (Electrical Bias), you'll be a vital member of our maintenance engineering team, delivering essential support within a cutting-edge production environment. You'll work on scheduled preventive maintenance, resolve machine breakdowns, and proactively drive initiatives to prevent recurring failures, all while using your problem-solving skills and technical expertise to keep operations running smoothly.

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Carrying out scheduled preventive maintenance and attending to machine breakdowns promptly and safely
Applying advanced fault-finding techniques for both electrical and mechanical issues
Responding to machine faults outside of core hours, sharing call out responsibilities on a team rota
Proactively generating and implementing solutions to reduce repeat machine failures
Reporting maintenance activities and findings in a structured and professional manner to internal customers

Essential
Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in Electrical Maintenance
Strong skills in electrical maintenance, with sound mechanical knowledge
Ability to interpret electrical schematics clearly and accurately

Experience with maintenance management systems (SAP)
Effective team working and strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

Experience with CNC machines, automation, control systems, heat treatment, pneumatics, hydraulics, pressure vessels, compressors, vacuum pumps
Knowledge of PLC systems (I/O fault diagnostics)
Understanding of Reliability Centred Maintenance and Condition Based Monitoring techniques
IPAF & FLT training (will be provided if not already held)

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