Engineers - Mechanical & Electrical. Penwortham LilyLifestyle

Job Title: Engineers - Mechanical & Electrical

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Salary: Circa 42,000 (+) pa starting salary dependent on experience. Plus shift premiums

Job type: Full time, Permanent

Shift:

• 24/7 shift-based role working 12‑hour day and night shifts.
• Considering patterns such as 4‑on/4‑off and the Panama (2‑2‑3) rota; the final arrangement will be confirmed before your start date.

Recruit electrical and mechanical engineers to support a transition to rotating shift patterns during the summer. Responsibilities include maintaining and servicing all processing machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and performing preventative maintenance to avoid production disruption.

Candidates must have experience in similar manufacturing environments, able to carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding, and handle machine downtime efficiently.

• Complete repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner and perform root cause analysis to ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety rules, escalating any failures.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager and Manufacturing Managers.
• Demonstrate initiative and effective communication, taking lead when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, practices, and Safe Working Procedures.
• Support and mentor Electrical Apprentices on site.

Essential Requirements:

• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Excellent IT skills
• Relevant degree and practical working knowledge
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience in a fast‑paced factory/manufacturing setting
• Methodical fault‑finding approach
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety rules, regulations and best practices
• Ability to prioritise workload and record information concisely
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics

Applications will be considered only for candidates holding a valid UK VISA. Sponsorship will be considered for current UK workers.

• Relocation package up to £5,000 for candidates relocating
• Individual development/training programmes with funding
• Overtime premiums
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff shop discounted products
• PPE and uniform provided
• On‑site parking
• Enhanced pension and holiday entitlement with continuous service