Senior Maintenance Engineer

BSI; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business improvement company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to manage maintenance activities and ensure optimal equipment functionality. Candidates should have solid engineering experience, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Contribution Based Pension

Private Healthcare

27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven engineering/maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in using maintenance planning software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Electrical systems understanding

Hydraulic systems understanding

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Maintenance planning software

Job description

Overview

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

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 utilization and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams to minimize 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 programs 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 escalate 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 optimization.

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 prioritization in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians.
• Capable of developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs.
• 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 with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance. #LI-GC1 #LI-ONSITE

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations 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, organizations and governments. Utilizing 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 organizations 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.