Senior Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Oxford. This role involves overseeing maintenance activities across multiple sites, managing both preventative and reactive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will lead a team of engineers, providing mentorship and support while troubleshooting complex technical issues. If you have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in maintenance engineering within regulated environments, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a scientific research setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering or related field.
• Relevant certifications in maintenance and health & safety are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities across multiple sites ensuring compliance and safety.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Team Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Reactive Maintenance

Compliance with Safety Standards

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Facilities Engineering

Tools

NEBOSH Certification

IOSH Certification

Job description

Job Description

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to work for a Scientific Research Company in Oxford, Oxfordshire.

Role: Senior Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Hours: Full time (Mon - Fri)

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Maintenance Engineer:

1. Site Management: Oversee and manage maintenance activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, compliance with safety standards, and alignment with operational objectives.
2. Preventative and Reactive Maintenance: Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules while also managing reactive maintenance requests and resolving issues in a timely manner. Management of critical spares for sites. A hands-on approach will be required when needed.
3. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
4. Troubleshooting and Fault Resolution: Act as the point of escalation for complex technical issues, troubleshooting and resolving faults across various systems, equipment, and machinery.
5. Compliance & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, company policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards. Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as necessary.

About you:

1. Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering, or a related field.
2. Relevant certifications in maintenance, health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH), and/or industry-specific qualifications are desirable.
3. Experience in maintenance engineering within a supervisory or leadership role, preferably managing multiple sites.
4. Experience in regulated environments.
5. Proven track record in managing both preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
6. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services systems.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we have listed. If your experience looks a little different but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment - or click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.