Senior Maintenance Engineer

BSI Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international standards organization in Hemel Hempstead is looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer. This role entails leading a team to ensure the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in the lab. Ideal candidates should have extensive engineering experience, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The organization offers a competitive package that includes flexible working hours, ongoing training, and benefits such as healthcare and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training and development

Annual Bonus

Contribution-Based Pension

Private Healthcare

27 Days Annual Leave

Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven engineering/maintenance experience in industrial setting.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues promptly.
• Develop preventive maintenance programmes.

Skills

Engineering/maintenance experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Hydraulic systems expertise

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Tools

Maintenance planning software

Job description

Job Title

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location

Hemel Hempstead

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time Mon‑Fri 8‑4

BSI are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join us at our testing lab in Hemel Hempstead.

You will be working as part of the Lab Support team within the workshop alongside the design team, delivery technicians, contractors and facilities departments, assisting with or running maintenance and project activities across the Lab.

As our Senior Maintenance Engineer you’ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and repair of all equipment, machinery and services at the Hemel Hempstead site.

Reporting to the Operations Support Manager this role involves providing technical expertise, leadership, improvement and guidance to the maintenance team to maintain the highest level of equipment utilisation and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams to minimise downtime and disruptions.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues promptly.
• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal equipment functionality.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programmes to extend equipment lifespan and prevent breakdowns.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain awareness of overall site compliance requirements and escalated issues as needed.
• Manage and delegate tasks for reactive maintenance in response to equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure reactive maintenance is coordinated with PPM and compliance schedules.
• Manage risk assessments, safe systems of work, isolation processes and contractor/visitor management.
• Foster a culture of safety within the maintenance team.
• Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training and support.
• Promote continuous improvement and high standards of work quality within the team.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections and upgrades.
• Analyse maintenance data to identify trends, issues and opportunities for optimisation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven engineering/maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth understanding of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Awareness of safety regulations and best practices in maintenance operations.
• Proficiency in using maintenance planning software and tools.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and task prioritisation in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians.
• Capable of developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programmes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development, an Annual Bonus, Contribution‑Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave, Bank Holidays and Life Assurance.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognised for having a positive impact on organisations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000‑strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organisations and governments.

Utilising its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client‑Centricity, Agility and Collaboration BSI provides organisations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.