Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating Shifts (Days & Backs)
Location: Burnley BB12
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay: ?21.24 per hour
Back Shift Allowance: ?160 per week (on back shift weeks)
Overtime: Available, occasionally at short notice
The Opportunity
A well-established automotive manufacturer is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support their production operations in Burnley. This permanent role offers stability, strong benefits, and hands-on work with high-tech equipment and automated systems.
Working on a rotating shift pattern, you'll be responsible for keeping production running smoothly through proactive maintenance and fast, effective fault resolution. Ideal for someone confident with both electrical and mechanical systems and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Shift Pattern (Rotating Weekly)
* Days: Monday - Thursday: 07:00-15:00, Friday: 07:00-12:00
* Backs: Monday - Thursday: 14:55-23:00, Friday: 11:55-16:35
Back shift includes an additional ?160 weekly allowance
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
* Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks
* Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
* Support new machine installations and commissioning
* Read and interpret engineering schematics and technical drawings
* Basic PLC fault finding and minor modifications (Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley)
* Follow all H&S and quality standards while working safely at all times
* Maintain 5S standards and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
* Full Engineering Apprenticeship - Essential
* Level 3 Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification - Required
* Proven experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or production environment
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
* Confident working independently and under pressure
* Willingness to work in hot/cold environments, at height, or in confined spaces
Desirable
* HNC in Electrical Engineering
* Familiarity with SCADA and robotic systems (e.g. Motoman, Kawasaki)
* Automotive industry experience
Benefits
* 35-hour working week
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* Additional service days
* Early finish every Friday
* ?160 back shift premium (per week when applicable)
* Overtime opportunities
* Company sick pay & life insurance
* Subsidised gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
* EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Referral bonus & company events
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Workforce Staffing Ltd
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Burnley, Lancashire BB11 1NG, England
£38,600 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The Electrical Maintenance Engineer position in Burnley offers a pay rate of £21.24 per hour, along with a £160 weekly allowance for back shift work.
- Candidates are expected to have a full engineering apprenticeship and a Level 3 Electrical or Electronic Engineering qualification, along with proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
- The role requires strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills and the ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
- This permanent position involves a 35-hour work week with rotating shifts and opportunities for overtime, providing stability and a range of benefits.
- Additional perks include 28 days holiday, early finishes on Fridays, and a subsidized gym membership.
