Details:
- Salary: £34 - 35 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Blackburn Lancashire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Maintenance Engineer
£35p/h
Days / Nights / Weekends
Location: Blackburn
gap technical are proud to be representing a market-leading manufacturing business in their search for an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support operations at their site in Blackburn
The Role
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing process by responding to breakdowns, carrying out planned maintenance, and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance activities
Fault-find efficiently using machine history, documentation, and diagnostics
Take ownership of a nominated production area
Identify, correct, and modify recurring machine faults
Work closely with production teams to maintain strong working relationships
Train operational staff in minor maintenance tasks and assist with major repairs
Ensure all machinery is maintained to a high engineering standard
Actively contribute to reducing downtime and improving engineering processesAbout You
Time-served engineering apprenticeship (preferred)
Electrical bias with strong hands-on experience
Proven experience with:
3 Phase Electrical Systems
Motors, Drives, Safety Relays & PLC'S
Packaging machinery
Background in FMCG / Packaging / Plastics manufacturing is advantageous but not essential
Strong communication skills with the ability to plan and organise workload effectively
Flexible approach to shift patterns (days, nights, weekends)What's on Offer
Opportunity to work with a market-leading manufacturing business
Varied and challenging role in a fast-paced environmentApply
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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical, who are operating as an employment business. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the role.
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
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