Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £42,000 + Overtime |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2HE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769196_1770642900 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established manufacturing business based in Burnley, working as part of a dedicated on‑site Engineering Team. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, continuous improvement, and maintaining high operational standards across all departments. You'll be part of a supportive environment where engineering plays a crucial role in keeping the site running efficiently and safely.
Your new role
As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical and electrical machinery across the site. Safety is the highest priority, and you will work closely with both the engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and maximise machine availability.Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Responding rapidly to faults and breakdowns
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
- Conducting routine testing, calibration, and record keeping
- Working within a set engineering budget
- Liaising with external contractors when required
- Maintaining engineering data and documentation
- Supporting and promoting a strong health and safety culture
- Leading or contributing to projects aimed at improving efficiency
- Working in line with BRC standards
Shift Pattern (simplified):You will work 3 × 12‑hour shifts per week, rotating weekly between days and nights.
- Week on Days: 6am-6pm
- Week on Nights: 6pm-6am
This rotation repeats continuously, averaging 36 hours per week.Salary: £42,066 per annum
Overtime:
- 1.5× hourly rate for the first 4 overtime hours per day
- 2× hourly rate for any additional overtime hours
What you'll need to succeed
You will need a strong background in both mechanical and electrical engineering, with an electrical bias, with previous proven experience in a similar maintenance or engineering environment. You should be decisive, safety‑driven, and confident working under pressure.Key skills and attributes include:
- Strong electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge
- Excellent time‑management abilities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in high‑pressure situations
- Strong understanding of health & safety standards
- Willingness to learn, develop, and adapt to new challenges
- Commercial awareness and ability to work efficiently within processes
- Accountability, initiative, and a positive, proactive mind‑set
Behaviours that will help you excel include customer focus, high energy, integrity, fairness, safety awareness, and a passion for achieving shared goals.
What you'll get in return
- An attractive continental shift pattern averaging 36 hours per week
- Enhanced overtime rates (time and a half, and double time)
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression
- The chance to play a key role in an essential engineering team
- A supportive, safety‑focused working environment
What you need to do now
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