Senior Engineer

MacStaff Limited; Tees Valley; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully expensed company van

Overtime pay

30 days annual leave

Company pension

Meal allowances when working away

Descripción de la vacante

MacStaff Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our mechanical maintenance and field service team. The role covers installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of specialist industrial equipment across the UK and Ireland.

Expect a hands-on position with technical responsibility and opportunities to develop specialist expertise. The role involves traveling to customer sites nationwide, delivering safe, high-quality service, and collaborating with customers and

Formación

• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and servicing on industrial equipment.
• Ability to work independently at customer sites and troubleshoot complex faults.
• Good communication skills for customer interaction and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Lead site installations and commissioning of mechanical equipment.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and provide remote assistance where applicable.
• Manage spare parts and equipment requirements for sites nationwide.
• Produce RAMS, service records and other required documentation.

Conocimientos

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Independent working

Customer relations

Willingness to travel

Educación

Engineering apprenticeship

Descripción del empleo

Senior Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Field Service Industrial Engineering

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham (with UK-wide travel and occasional visits to Ireland)

Salary: £38,500 + Paid Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Senior Engineer to join a specialist engineering services business supporting power generation and industrial facilities across the UK and Ireland.

You will take the lead on the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of specialist industrial equipment at customer sites nationwide.

This is a varied, practical engineering role offering considerable independence, technical responsibility and the opportunity to develop expertise in specialist technology. You'll be joining an established business where safety, reliability, teamwork and quality of service really matter.

Job Outline

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering engineering activities at customer sites, ensuring equipment is installed, maintained and operating effectively.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading site installations and commissioning of specialist mechanical equipment.
• Undertaking planned and reactive maintenance, servicing and repairs.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and technical faults, including remote assistance through equipment control systems.
• Managing spare parts, stock movements and equipment requirements.
• Building positive working relationships with customers, attending meetings and providing equipment training where required.
• Completing relevant documentation, including risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and service records.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and professionalism at all times.

Remuneration and Benefits

• £38,500 basic annual salary plus paid overtime.
• Fully expensed company van.
• All business travel and overnight accommodation expenses covered, plus a tax-free meal allowances of up to £25 per day when working away.
• 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays; Company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive specialist equipment training.
• Opportunities for ongoing technical development and longer-term career progression.

Normal working hours are 8.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility and paid overtime required to meet operational and customer needs.

Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for a capable, reliable engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving and takes pride in delivering a quality service.

Ideally, you will offer:

• Experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance, mechanical fitting or industrial field service.
• Strong practical fault-finding, servicing and repair capabilities.
• Confidence working independently and taking responsibility for engineering activities on site.
• A methodical approach to technical challenges, with a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships with customers and colleagues.

A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification would be advantageous, although we equally welcome applications from engineers who have developed their skills through practical experience.

Experience within power generation, industrial plant, manufacturing maintenance or similar environments may be particularly relevant. Previous experience with the company's specialist equipment is not required, as full training will be provided.

Important Applicant Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence held for more than three years.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK, with occasional work in Ireland.
• Comfortable working away from home, typically three to four nights per week.
• A professional, dependable approach to representing the business at customer sites.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Training and Development

You will receive comprehensive training in the company's specialist equipment and technology, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience at customer sites.

This is an opportunity to build on your existing mechanical engineering and maintenance experience, develop valuable specialist skills and take ownership of varied engineering work within a supportive team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or hands-on Senior Engineer looking for a varied role with technical responsibility and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise, we'd be pleased to hear from you.