via Indeed · 23 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Electrical Engineer / Technician

BOARD24 LTD
Preston Full-time
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Company Overview

Board24 LTD specializes in manufacturing high\-quality corrugated sheetboard, supplied palletized to meet precise specifications. With over 20 years of industry experience, we are committed to delivering expert advice, exceptional customer service, and sustainable packaging solutions that cater to our clients' unique needs.

Join Our Engineering Team

Board24 is seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer / Technician to join our engineering team at our Preston site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who is passionate about maintaining high\-performance manufacturing equipment, reducing downtime, and supporting operational excellence within a fast\-paced production environment.

Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our machinery, facilities, and production equipment operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain all site equipment to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.

  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.

  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.

  • Support engineering projects and on\-site installations.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

  • Maintain effective communication with colleagues, contractors, and management.

  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.

  • Assist in identifying training and development needs within the engineering function.
About You

We are looking for a time\-served engineer with a proactive approach to maintenance and problem solving.

Essential Requirements

  • Apprenticeship\-trained engineer or equivalent experience.

  • NVQ Level 3, ONC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification.

  • Experience working within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

  • Strong fault\-finding and diagnostic skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Electrical Engineering Experience
  • Minimum 5 years' electrical maintenance experience.

  • Experience fault\-finding on single\-phase and three\-phase control circuits.

  • Experience working with industrial control systems.

  • 17th or 18th Edition qualification.

  • PLC experience would be advantageous.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

  • Career progression within a growing and successful manufacturing business.

  • Supportive team environment.

  • Opportunity to work with modern manufacturing equipment and technology.
Please note this role is a shift based role, working 4 on 4 off (2 days 2 nights).

Health \& Safety

At Board24, safety is our highest priority. All employees are expected to actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment through compliance with company policies, procedures, and best practices.

Apply Today

If you are a skilled maintenance engineer looking for your next challenge within a dynamic manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £50,000\.00\-£52,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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