Maintenance Engineer

📌 Maintenance Engineer
📍 Clitheroe
💰 Up to £49,000 per annum

Yolk Recruitment are exclusively supporting a leading manufacturing business in The Northwest to recruit a Multi - Skilled Maintenance Engineer for their high volume production site near Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for a time served, multi skilled engineer to join a stable, growing business and play a key role in keeping a modern facility running efficiently.

What You'll Do:

You will play a key role in keeping a fast-paced manufacturing environment running smoothly and efficiently. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will take ownership of both reactive and planned maintenance activities across a range of production and packaging equipment.

* Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on production and packaging machinery
* Complete planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime
* Diagnose and resolve equipment faults quickly and effectively
* Support production teams to maximise line efficiency and uptime
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment history
* Assist with site facilities maintenance and improvement work
* Contribute to engineering projects including machinery upgrades and installations
* Manage spare parts and stock levels to ensure availability when needed
* Work safely at all times, adhering to health and safety procedures
* Communicate technical issues clearly with internal teams
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and lead small projects where required

What You'll Bring:

* A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, HNC or NVQ in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
* Experience within a manufacturing, production or FMCG environment
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
* Experience with packaging machinery is highly desirable
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
* Good IT skills with the ability to maintain records and reports
* A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
* Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why You Should Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business that truly invests in its people. You will benefit from a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and real opportunities for career progression.

* Competitive salary with shift pattern offering work-life balance
* Access to a wide range of lifestyle and financial benefits
* Excellent wellbeing support including mental, physical and financial resources
* Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
* A positive and inclusive working culture where your contribution is recognised
* Opportunities to get involved in projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Ready to Apply?

Contact Jacob Purcell to find out more.

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role.

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