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 (+26% 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
Your daily responsibilities will include:
* 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 | 07:30-16:00
Day/Back Shift Rotation (from mid-2026):
* 4-week Days → 4-week Back Shift
* Back Shift: Mon-Thu 15:00-23:30, Fri 11:00-16:00
* 26% 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
