Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (Reliability Maintenance)
Location: Burnley, UK
Salary: 41,000 per year

About Us:
We are a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, providing products and services to a wide range of aircraft types. With nearly 700 employees, our Burnley site is one of the largest private sector employers in the area. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, trustworthy workplace where collaboration and mutual support are key values.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our reliability maintenance engineering team. This is a hands-on role, providing support to our onsite production environment. If you have a background in electrical maintenance and an understanding/knowledge of PLC systems, we want to hear from you!

You will be involved in scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machine faults, and providing fault diagnostics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on key equipment.
• Attend and resolve machine breakdowns with effective fault-finding techniques.
• Proactively suggest improvements to reduce machine failures.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to the customer and the team.
• Work as part of a collaborative team, feeding information to engineers, UAP Leads, and Process Managers.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Experience in electrical maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with machine breakdowns and fault diagnostics.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and fault-finding (actual PLC experience is a bonus).
• Ability to interpret electrical schematic drawings.
• Familiarity with reliability-centred maintenance and condition-based monitoring (CBM) techniques.
• A personal vehicle for travel to other sites during on-call periods.
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Desirable Experience:

• CNC machines, automation, control systems, and heat treatment.
• Pneumatics, hydraulics, pressure vessels, compressors, vacuum pumps.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and components like PLC I/O fault diagnostics.

Working Hours:

• Standard day shift: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (12:30PM finish on Fridays).
• 1-in-7 call-out rotation with 11 hours of downtime for callouts.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of 41,000 per year.
• 37-hour working week (4.5 days), with a 12:30PM finish on Fridays.
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy 5 more days.
• 10% employer pension contribution with a 5% employee contribution.
• Private medical insurance, life insurance, and income protection.
• Support for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Excellent on-site catering facilities with subsidised meals.
• Access to a corporate fitness suite, classes, and spa discounts.
• Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 mental health support.
• Discounts on high street purchases.
• Referral bonus scheme (1,000 for successful referrals).

Why Work With Us?
Join a world-class company that values diversity, collaboration, and your ongoing professional development. With access to fantastic benefits, on-site facilities, and a supportive environment, we're committed to helping you thrive in your career and work-life balance.

Apply Today!
If you are a skilled electrical engineer with the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.