Senior Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri days

Permanent contract

Career development

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer to join a busy manufacturing site in Luton. You will lead maintenance activities, drive reliability improvements and support production teams on day-to-day equipment performance.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a Monday to Friday days shift and a salary of £50,000-£55,000 per year. You should bring strong electrical and mechanical expertise and a proven ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience as Maintenance/Senior Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and production personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support the planning and prioritisation of maintenance activities.
• Work with production teams to ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery.
• Assist with engineering projects, machinery upgrades and installations.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and reduce repeat breakdowns.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Independent work

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Senior Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday - Days
Job Role: Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing

Senior Engineer - Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated engineer to take on a senior position within a busy manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and the benefit of a Monday-to-Friday day shift.

The successful Senior Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and performance of production machinery, supporting maintenance activities and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Senior Engineer - Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Experience fault-finding, maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.
• Recognised engineering qualification, ideally through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for engineering activities.

Senior Engineer - Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and production personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support the planning and prioritisation of maintenance activities.
• Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Assist with engineering projects, machinery upgrades and equipment installations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to reducing repeat breakdowns.

Senior Engineer - Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with maintenance management systems.
• Previous involvement in engineering projects or machinery installations.

Senior Engineer - Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum.
• Monday-to-Friday day shifts.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing environment.
• Senior-level responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
• Opportunity to contribute to engineering improvements and site performance.