Job Description

Who are we?

Futaba Manufacturing UK (FMUK) is renowned for working at the forefront of technology to produce high quality automotive components. Our reputation is down to the people at our sites in Burnley and Derby. We value their technological expertise and engineering experience that enable us to deliver excellence time and time again.

To us, our people are members, rather than employees. Why? Because we encourage a strong sense of ownership, a family atmosphere and an inclusive and welcoming business. At FMUK you'll find a workplace that supports you with state-of-the-art technology, stretches your skills and allows you to grow. In a business that focuses on safety, quality and protecting the environment.

Our Vision

We make everything better!

Our values:

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do

We care

We have a can-do attitude

We challenge convention

Job description

The Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Maintenance Shift Section Leader, taking responsibility & ownership for delivering a high-quality engineering support to Production in the achievement of operational goals and targets.

To complete the full range of maintenance activities across the entire installed asset base within the department that they work. To rapidly diagnose and resolve both mechanical, electrical, and basic control & instrumentation faults.

Key Areas of responsibility:

Day to day upkeep of Production Equipment Reacting to breakdowns quickly in order to reduce downtime Supporting implementation, commissioning & launch to new and refurbished equipment Any other duties of a similar nature or at a similar level of responsibility Understand equipment faults and how to resolve Programme fault finding and modification via PLC Planned preventative maintenance tasks Read drawings electrical mechanical, Hydraulic and pneumatic Problem solving Implementing Quality countermeasures Ensuring PPM's are completed to plan 5S within the department

The Person:

Minimum Electrical and Electronic Engineering Level 3 BTEC HNC Electrical (Desirable) Understanding of drawing and engineering principles Ability in Maths Ability to work quickly under pressureGood practical, technical and communication skills Good communication skills

Company Benefits:

Company engagement events Annual cycle to work scheme Free parking on site Subsidised gym membership Life insurance Company sick pay Employee assistance programme 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays Service days 35 hour working week Early finish time on Fridays Back shift premium

Working schedule:

Monday to Friday /days and backs rotation

DAYS Monday - Thurs 07:00-15.30, Friday 07.00-12:00 BACKS Monday - Thursday 14:55- 23:00, Friday 11:55-16:35 Overtime available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 21.24 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnley BB12 6HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you available to work a rotating days/backs shift pattern Monday-Friday?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Maintenance: 1 year (preferred) PLC: 1 year (preferred) Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Full Engineering Apprenticeship (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Reference ID: MaintEngNov