Senior Engineer in Barnoldswick

Senior Engineer – Electrical Bias

Full-Time | Rotating Shift Pattern

A leading manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated production environment is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with an electrical bias to support site reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.

This is a full-time position working a rotating weekly shift pattern:

Week 1:
Early Shift – 06:00 to 14:00

Week 2:
Late Shift – 14:00 to 22:30

Every 5th Friday off

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and supporting high-performing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, acting as a key technical support within the engineering function.

Working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring engineering standards remain compliant and audit-ready.

• Maintain and improve production assets, with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls, and automation
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and equipment reliability initiatives
• Respond to breakdowns and lead fault‑finding activities to minimise downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions
• Support calibration and validation activities across manufacturing equipment
  
  Ensure maintenance activities are completed in line with GMP and quality standards
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support operational performance
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and drive engineering best practices
• Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and technicians
• Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required

• Electrical bias with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability
• Experience working with manufacturing and process equipment such as:
  Filling and packaging lines, Conveyors, Sterilisation equipment, Granulators and tablet presses, Water systems and associated utilities
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Time‑served engineer with a balanced electrical and mechanical skill set
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or maintenance environment

• Experience leading root cause analysis investigations
• Background working within GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments
• Continuous improvement and reliability engineering experience

The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee wellbeing support programme
• Mental wellbeing app access
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee product discounts
• Free on‑site parking with EV charging
• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contribution