Maintenance Engineer

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
Location: Burnley
Shift Pattern: Days Mon-Fri
Rate -45p/h

Gap Technical are seeking skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineers to join a highly regulated, BRC-accredited food manufacturing site in Colne. The role is focused on planned maintenance of critical assets, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime across production lines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment, preferably within food production, and possess strong maintenance knowledge on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance tasks on assets in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, including equipment maintenance logs, inspections, and repairs.
• Work closely with the production and hygiene teams to complete scheduled maintenance activities
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards, health and safety regulations, and BRC accreditation requirements.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role, ideally within a food manufacturing or BRC-regulated environment.
• Multi-skilled engineer with electrical bias and the ability to work on both mechanical and electrical systems. Familiarity with industrial food processing machinery
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (BRC standards) and an understanding of health and safety practices within a food production setting

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communicator, able to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage time effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes in production schedules or maintenance needs.

How to Apply:
Please hit the apply now link and upload your CV
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Closing Date 06.08.2026