Senior Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Ellesmere Port. The role involves overseeing maintenance projects, managing a small team of engineers, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to shape a growing Maintenance department.

Benefits

Competitive salary

No night shifts

Pension plan

Holidays

Qualifications

• Senior Engineer looking to transition into management.
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance in manufacturing.
• Background in heavy engineering or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reactive repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Manage a team of 2-3 Fitters.
• Ensure smooth operation of process machinery.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Knowledge of Automation

Working with PLCs

Preventative maintenance oversight

Job description

Overview

Senior Maintenance Engineer – Ellesmere, commutable from Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Whitchurch, Gobowen and surrounding areas | £45,000-£55,000 + Monday to Friday, Days Shift Pattern (7:30am-4pm, 40hrs) + No Nights + No Call Out Rota + No Weekends + Holiday + Pension

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for the next challenge in their career, working with an ambitious company and having autonomy to shape and grow your own Maintenance department. On offer is the chance to manage a close-knit team of skilled engineers and oversee multiple improvement projects across the site which will directly impact the company achieving their long-term goals. This company has grown from strength to strength and is a reputable employer within the area and industry. They pride themselves on producing a reliable, quality product whilst also regularly investing in all the latest machinery and being known to be a great place to work with great retention.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the reactive repairs, preventative maintenance and installation of process machinery and plant equipment
• Overseeing a team of 2-3 Fitters
• Days Shift Pattern

Qualifications

• Senior Engineer looking to step up to management encouraged to apply
• Experience overseeing preventative maintenance
• Background working in manufacturing/ production/ heavy engineering (industrial, equipment, plant machinery, batch machinery, processing equipment, overhead systems or similar)
• Skilled in both mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Working knowledge and experience of Automation and PLCs

Reference Number: BBBH263960

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This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.