Senior Maintenance Engineer

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Lincolnshire. The role involves leading a shift team, focusing on safety and first-fix culture while ensuring optimal asset performance. An ideal candidate will have Level 3 qualifications and experience in FMCG, showcasing leadership and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Holidays

Bonus

Pension

Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Time-served Engineer with Mechanical or Electrical Level 3 Qualification.
• Proven experience in FMCG or fast-moving manufacturing.
• Confident in leading a shift team.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the shift engineering team.
• Rapid response to breakdowns and unplanned downtime.
• Overseeing planned maintenance and optimising asset performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety Focus

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Level 3 Qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: £55,000 + Holidays + Bonus + Pension + Sick Pay + Life Assurance
Shift: Days | 12 Hours

You're a natural leader on the tools - calm under pressure, decisive in breakdowns, and focused when it counts.You lead by example, backing your technical skills with a proactive mindset and clear communication.If you thrive in a busy FMCG environment and take pride in mentoring engineers while keeping the lines moving, this Senior Maintenance Engineer position is for you!

The Successful Senior Maintenance Engineer Will Have:

• Time-served Engineer with Mechanical or Electrical Level 3 Qualification
• Proven experience in FMCG or fast-moving manufacturing
• Confident in leading a shift team, supporting less experienced engineers
• Strong focus on safety, first-time fixes, and team culture
• Commutable to Lincolnshire

The Senior Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Leading and motivating the shift engineering team
• Rapid response to breakdowns and unplanned downtime
• Driving a first-fix culture and a continuous improvement mindset
• Overseeing planned maintenance and optimising asset performance
• Using CMMS for accurate real-time updates and handovers

This is a senior-level engineering role.If you're a composed, experienced engineer ready to take on more responsibility, this is a brilliant next step.

Apply now to explore more!