Senior Engineer – Automation, Lean & People Leader

Luton Bennett; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Overtime 1.5x

Product discounts

Perkbox benefits

Company sick pay

Free onsite parking

Life assurance

Job summary

Luton Bennett in Telford is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead maintenance and improvements in a high‑output manufacturing environment. You will manage PPM schedules, drive root-cause analysis, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a salary of £47,375 plus KPI bonus, 31 days holiday, overtime at 1.5x, product discounts, Perkbox benefits, sick pay, free onsite parking and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior/lead engineering role.
• Automated production / manufacturing environment - PLCs, robotics, conveyors etc.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing
• Hold an engineering qualification

Responsibilities

• Manage PPM schedules and reactive maintenance
• 75% people management, 25% hands on
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective measures
• Support the installation of new equipment
• Lead lean and CI activities
• Monitor downtime
• Lead and mentor multidisciplined team of six, including engineers, technicians and apprentices, offering coaching and guidance

Skills

Leadership

PLCs & robotics

Conveyors

Lean manufacturing

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Luton Bennett in Telford is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead maintenance and improvements in a high‑output manufacturing environment. You will manage PPM schedules, drive root-cause analysis, and mentor a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers a salary of £47,375 plus KPI bonus, 31 days holiday, overtime at 1.5x, product discounts, Perkbox benefits, sick pay, free onsite parking and life assurance.