Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Safran Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Burnley is seeking a Delivery Team Leader to join their reliability engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and reacting to machine breakdowns, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. Experience as a mechanical engineer and knowledge of CNC machinery are required. This position offers exceptional company benefits and a structured working schedule.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced sickness and parental leave

Subsidised on-site catering

Wellbeing support

Cycles-to-work scheme

Long-service awards

Staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer with experience in production required.
• HNC accreditation desirable.
• Basic electrical fundamentals required.
• FLT/IPAF licence required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine planned preventive operations on site process equipment.
• React to machine breakdowns and identify faults.
• Fix issues safely within your capabilities.

Skills

CNC machinery

Automation

Controls

Heat treatment

Pressure systems

Site services

Interpretation of machine drawings and hydraulic schematics

Education

HNC accreditation

Mechanical engineer with experience in production

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Delivery Team Leader – Safran Aerospace

About Safran Nacelles

Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types—regional, business, short, medium and long‑range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. In Burnley, we employ almost 700 people and are one of the largest private‑sector employers in the area.

Our Four People Fundamentals

• Promoting diversity and inclusion
• Developing skills and building opportunities
• Creating a trustworthy workplace
• Promoting collaboration and mutual support

What will I be doing?

As a member of the reliability engineering team, you will perform routine planned preventive operations on site process equipment in line with a pre‑planned maintenance schedule. You will also react to machine breakdowns, identify faults and fix issues safely within your capabilities.

Required knowledge and skills

• CNC machinery
• Automation
• Controls
• Heat treatment
• Pressure systems
• Site services
• Interpretation of machine drawings and hydraulic schematics

ATTENTION

This is a day‑shift position until April/May 2026. After that, a day‑shift to back‑shift rotation will take place (4 weeks on, 4 weeks off).

Day shift: Monday‑Friday 07:30‑16:00. Back shift: Monday‑Thursday 15:00‑23:30; Friday 11:00‑16:00 (26 % shift premium).

Out‑of‑hours response on team rotation (including weekends) will be required.

Exceptional Company Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave
• 10 % employer pension contribution
• 5 % employee contribution with the option to increase it voluntarily via tax‑efficient salary exchange
• Four life insurance benefits as a member of the pension scheme
• Group income protection scheme
• Support for continuous professional development and career development
• Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Excellent on‑site catering with subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch
• Option to purchase Safran shares, with additional free shares from the company
• Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa (54 % discount on fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna)
• Wellbeing support through an employee assistance programme (mental‑health helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, physiotherapy)
• Cycles‑to‑work scheme
• Discounts on high‑street purchases via our benefits platform
• Long‑service awards with monetary award and additional annual leave
• Support for flexible working
• Safran referral scheme (refer a colleague and receive a £1,000 reward)
• Electric car charging points on site
• Entry to draw to win a Burnley Football Club match‑day hospitality experience
• Fully funded quarterly site team‑building events

What do you need from me?

• Mechanical engineer with experience in production
• HNC accreditation desirable
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)
• Basic electrical fundamentals
• FLT/IPAF licence required; training will be provided

What’s my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV. If your experience matches our requirements, our recruitment team will contact you.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences through initiatives and support staff networks, building a strong, diverse workforce that is inclusive and welcoming.