Maintenance Engineer

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We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our machinery and equipment run safely, reliably, and efficiently; helping us maintain the high standards our customers expect. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the smooth operation of our production line.

What you'll do

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of machinery and equipment
  • Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
  • Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak performance
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement projects and machine upgrades
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and support compliance with health and safety standards

What you'll need

  • Ability to work a Panama shift pattern – 2‑week rotation of days and nights. 2‑2‑3 cycle
  • A recognised qualification in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role
  • Strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work shifts and support occasional out‑of‑hours maintenance if required

What you'll get

  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life assurance (4× salary)
  • Pension (6% employer contribution)
  • Annual profit share
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free fruit & coffee machines
  • Subsidised vending machines
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme

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Company: VEKA UK
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Location: Burnley
Job Description:

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our machinery and equipment run safely, reliably, and efficiently; helping us maintain the high standards our customers expect. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where no two days are the same. You’ll play a key role in planned maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement activities, contributing to the smooth operation of our production line.

What you’ll do

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on a range of machinery and equipment
  • Respond quickly and effectively to breakdowns, minimising downtime
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
  • Work collaboratively with the production and engineering teams to ensure machinery is operating at peak performance
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement projects and machine upgrades
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and support compliance with health and safety standards

What you’ll need

  • Ability to work a Panama shift pattern – 2‑week rotation of days and nights. 2‑2‑3 cycle
  • A recognised qualification in Engineering (mechanical or electrical)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance role
  • Strong fault‑finding skills and the ability to work under pressure
  • A proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work shifts and support occasional out‑of‑hours maintenance if required

What you’ll get

  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Life assurance (4× salary)
  • Pension (6% employer contribution)
  • Annual profit share
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free fruit & coffee machines
  • Subsidised vending machines
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Holiday purchase scheme

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Posted: May 15th, 2026