Senior Engineer: Lead Plant Maintenance & Reliability

Johnson's Workwear; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Wellness programme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training academy

Job summary

Johnson's Workwear in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Engineering Department and oversee maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant, buildings and equipment to ensure reliable operations.

You will manage the engineering team, drive safety checks and regulatory compliance, develop preventive maintenance plans, monitor energy use, and mentor staff to deliver high performance in a heavy-industry environment.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage an engineering department
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant and equipment
• Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all mechanical, electrical, plant, equipment, and building issues are addressed promptly and effectively
• Carrying out and overseeing safety checks and statutory testing as required
• Ensuring mechanical, electrical, and steam systems comply with current legislation and regulatory requirements
• Developing and managing a planned preventative maintenance programme to maximise equipment uptime and minimise downtime
• Monitoring energy usage and reporting on consumption and efficiency
• Advising on the most effective solutions for repairs, upgrades, new installations, and equipment replacement
• Organising and overseeing the installation and commissioning of new process equipment
• Producing maintenance plans, reports, and accurate records as required
• Recruiting, training, and developing engineering staff, including ongoing skills development and performance reviews
• Promoting staff welfare and leading by example within the engineering team
• Undertaking ad-hoc duties as required to support operational needs

Skills

Engineering leadership

Maintenance planning

Regulatory compliance

Energy management

Team development

Job description

Johnson's Workwear in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Engineering Department and oversee maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant, buildings and equipment to ensure reliable operations.

You will manage the engineering team, drive safety checks and regulatory compliance, develop preventive maintenance plans, monitor energy use, and mentor staff to deliver high performance in a heavy-industry environment.