Maintenance Engineer – Electrical

Company: WEPA
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Location: Blackburn
Job Description:

Job Description

Would you like to redesign your work and work in a dynamic environment? In a family-owned company operating throughout Europe, which offers you interesting tasks and challenges? Do you share our corporate values of respect, commitment and sustainability? We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias to join our dynamic engineering team at our Blackburn site. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining and optimising production machinery within a successful manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing setting and is passionate about problem‑solving, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

  • First responder to equipment breakdowns
  • Diagnose faults and record details in CMMS
  • Collaborate with shift crews and day teams to resolve issues
  • Ensure smooth handover of unresolved breakdowns across shifts
  • Execute assigned routines (e.g. motor checks, HMI programming, panel cooling units)
  • Respond to electrical/control system faults and carry out effective repairs
  • Log all activities and labour time in EAM
  • Set up machines to maximise output and maintain safety systems
  • Prepare detailed shift reports with technical recommendations
  • Attend shift handovers and highlight training needs
  • Promote operator engagement with EAM work requests

Your Profile

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
  • 2-3 years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in reading electrical diagrams and using diagnostic instruments
  • Skilled in motor control systems, drives, sensors, and PLC I/O checks
  • Capable of working independently with minimal supervision

We Offer

  • Our employees are an important key to our success. We offer you a responsible and varied job with enough freedom to work independently in an open and communicative team.
  • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Competitive salary
  • Excellent opportunities for growth and progression

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026