Senior Maintenance Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business. Backed by 10+ years of hands-on maintenance experience, you will play a key role within the engineering team, driving equipment reliability, supporting continuous improvement, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a range of plant machinery and equipment
• Provide a rapid and effective response to breakdowns, minimising downtime
• Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Take ownership of more complex fault-finding and recurring issues, applying root cause analysis
• Support continuous improvement activities, including upgrades and process optimisation
• Work closely with production to ensure maximum machine performance and uptime
• Accurately log maintenance activity and ensure adherence to health & safety standards
• Contribute to improving maintenance processes, reliability, and asset performance

About You

• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
• Recognised engineering qualification (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding capability across multiple disciplines
• Experience dealing with complex breakdowns and recurring faults
• Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team
• Flexible approach to working hours, including additional cover when required

What's on Offer

• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Annual profit share scheme
• Discounted gym membership + other lifestyle benefits

If you're a seasoned Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in a market leading manufacturer, apply today!

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