Senior Maintenance Engineer

Aim Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) for a fast-paced printing production environment in Greater London. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and ensuring optimal performance of mechanical and electrical systems. Candidates should have strong electrical fault-finding skills and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000, with a Monday to Friday schedule, requiring occasional flexibility for out-of-hours support.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding capability with solid mechanical knowledge.
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or print environment.
• Electrical bias essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, including out-of-hours support.
• Diagnose and repair faults on printing and finishing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service logs.

Skills

Strong electrical fault-finding capability

Experience in a manufacturing or print environment

Good time management skills

Comfortable using IT systems and maintenance software

Confident diagnosing complex machine faults

Education

Relevant engineering qualification or training

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Barking | 🖨 Print & Production Environment

Monday–Friday | 11 : 00–19 : 00

50,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to support a fast‑paced, high‑volume printing production environment. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining, repairing, and improving a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems to ensure optimal machine performance and uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across mechanical and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, including occasional out‑of‑hours support
• Diagnose and repair faults on printing and finishing equipment
• Perform detailed fault‑finding and root cause analysis
• Maintain and manage critical spare parts stock levels
• Liaise with external suppliers and specialist contractors
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service logs, and reports
• Update internal systems (MIS / JIRA / Fault Fixer)
• Replace and repair motors, belts, sensors, pulleys, shafts, and other components

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong electrical fault‑finding capability with solid mechanical knowledge
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or print environment
• Confident diagnosing complex machine faults under pressure
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Comfortable using IT systems and maintenance software
• Print industry experience is highly advantageous

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification or training (electrical / mechanical)
• Electrical bias essential

Working Hours

• Monday–Friday, 11 : 00 – 19 : 00 (30‑minute break)
• Flexibility required for occasional out‑of‑hours or weekend support

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