Senior Maintenance Engineer

The Role

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead and supervise a team of Maintenance Engineers and an Apprentice.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day support.
• Support training and development activities within the engineering team.
• Promote high standards of engineering, safety and housekeeping.
• Lead by example through a hands-on approach to maintenance and problem solving.
• Provide support during periods of absence and ensure continuity of engineering cover.

Maintenance and Engineering

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults using a structured and methodical approach.
• Coordinate maintenance activities through the company’s maintenance management system.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance programmes to maximise equipment availability.
• Support engineering improvement projects and capital expenditure activities.
• Liaise with external technical specialists when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, productivity and downtime reduction.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Promote a safe working environment across all engineering activities.
• Ensure engineering housekeeping standards remain consistently high.
• Report incidents, hazards and unsafe conditions through the appropriate channels.
• Use personal protective equipment in accordance with company procedures and training.

Communication and Collaboration

• Provide clear and effective handovers where required.
• Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to support operational performance.
• Assist with maintenance planning and resource allocation.
• Communicate effectively across departments and with external support providers where necessary.

Required Skills and Experience

• Apprentice-trained or professionally qualified engineer or technician.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering experience (18th Edition).
• Experience maintaining equipment within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.
• IT literacy and confidence using engineering software and systems.
• Self-motivated approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support others.

Desirable Experience

What’s on Offer

• £44,000 – £47,000 salary depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday day shifts.
• Leadership responsibility with a small engineering team.
• Stable and established manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to maintenance strategy and continuous improvement projects.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Apply Now

If you’d like to discuss the role in confidence before applying or to introduce yourself after sending your CV, feel free to contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment on 01424 211872.

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