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Senior Maintenance Engineer

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. Backed by 10+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, you will play a key role within the engineering team, driving equipment reliability, supporting continuous improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Duties

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of plant machinery and equipment
  • Provide a rapid and effective response to breakdowns, minimising downtime
  • Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Take ownership of more complex fault-finding and recurring issues, applying root cause analysis
  • Support continuous improvement activities, including upgrades and process optimisation
  • Work closely with production to ensure maximum machine performance and uptime
  • Accurately log maintenance activity and ensure adherence to health & safety standards
  • Contribute to improving maintenance processes, reliability, and asset performance

About You

  • 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
  • Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability across multiple disciplines
  • Experience dealing with complex breakdowns and recurring faults
  • Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team
  • Flexible approach to working hours, including additional cover when required

What’s on Offer

  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • 6% employer pension contribution
  • Annual profit share scheme
  • Discounted gym membership + other lifestyle benefits

If you're a seasoned Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a market leading manufacturer, apply today!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Manufacturing & Engineering

Focus: Engineering

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Burnley

Job Reference: DZ2DNH-4135692B

Date posted: 19 June 2026

Consultant: Billy Higginson