Reliability Maintenance Engineer (FTC - 2 Years)
Fylde Coast

£45,000 - £50,000 DOE

40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Week 1: 6am-2pm | Week 2: 2pm-10pm | Week 3: Days (then repeat)

We're working with a highly successful, market-leading manufacturer on the Fylde Coast that continues to go from strength to strength. With significant investment and a strong pipeline of growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where engineering plays a key role in operational success.

This role is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent due to ongoing growth and investment.

This position sits within a fast-paced manufacturing and packaging environment, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on reliability and performance.

The Role

• As a Reliability Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for keeping production running efficiently through a proactive and reactive maintenance approach.
• Carry out breakdown repairs across manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and maximise output
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce repeat failures
• Work with CMMS systems to manage maintenance tasks and spares
• Assist in developing apprentices and sharing engineering knowledge
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

Candidate Profile

• Apprenticeship trained
• Ideally multi-skilled (mechanical & electrical)
• 18th Edition desirable (training can be provided)
• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, or similar environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Knowledge of CMMS systems is advantageous

Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week
• Rotating shift pattern (as above)
• 2-year FTC with strong potential to go permanent
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications (including 18th Edition)
• Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
• If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company where your skills will be valued and developed, this could be the move for you.

Interested? Get in touch:
Zoe Murray
Principal Recruiter
07860145624
zoem@kpir.co.uk

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