Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Burnley

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £41,000 + Benefits (Day Shift)

Shifts: Day Shift initially Rotating Day/Back Shift from April/May 2026

Callouts: 1 in 6 rotations after probation (Mon 07:00 following Mon 07:00)

All candidates will work permanent days until April/May 2026, after which a 4-week Days / 4-week Back Shift rotation will begin. No callouts during Back Shift. Back Shift: Mon-Thu 15:00-23:30, Fri 11:00-16:00 (% premium)

Who we are & what's on offer

Our client is a global leader in advanced aerospace engineering, specialising in the design, manufacture, and integration of aircraft engine nacelle systems.

Their culture is built on four key principles

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and career opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy and supportive workplace
• Encouraging collaboration and shared success

You'll join a high-performing engineering function where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything they do.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join the on-site Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team. Working in a fast-paced production environment, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable operation of key manufacturing equipment.

What you'll be doing

• Completing planned preventative maintenance across a variety of production machinery
• Responding to breakdowns and applying safe, effective electrical fault finding techniques
• Diagnosing root causes and contributing to improvement initiatives
• Providing clear, structured reporting of maintenance findings
• Supporting the wider team with electrical expertise and cross functional collaboration

Equipment & systems you may work with

• CNC machinery
• Automation and control systems
• Heat treatment processes
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Pressure systems, compressors, vacuum pumps
• Electrical schematics and drawings
• PLC I/O fault diagnostics

Shift Overview

Day Shift (until April/May 2026): Mon Fri 07 00

Day/Back Shift Rotation (from mid 2026): 4 week Days 4 week Back Shift Back Shift: Mon Thu 15 30, Fri 11 % shift premium

Call out rota begins after probation (1 in 6).

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be a skilled electrical engineer with strong diagnostic capability and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Essential

• Time served Electrical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Strong electrical maintenance and fault finding ability
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics
• Experience using maintenance management systems (e.g., SAP)
• Logical PLC fault finding capability
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Good mechanical appreciation

Desirable

• Knowledge of RCM and Condition Based Monitoring
• IPAF and FLT training provided if required

Why join the team?

You'll benefit from a generous and well rounded package:

Core Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)
• Buy up to 5 additional days
• 10% employer / 5% employee pension contribution
• 4 life assurance
• Group income protection
• Professional and career development support
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Subsidised hot and cold meals on site
• Share purchase scheme with free shares
• Corporate gym/spa discounts
• Wellbeing programme (24/7 helpline, remote GP, physio, second opinions)
• Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
• Long service awards
• Flexible working support

Additional Perks

• £1,000 employee referral bonus
• On site EV charging
• Fully funded quarterly team building events
• Hospitality prize draw opportunities