Senior Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to ensure optimal plant reliability and performance. This role involves conducting preventative and reactive maintenance across manufacturing operations, troubleshooting equipment issues, and mentoring apprentices. With a focus on safety and continuous improvement, you will play a key role in maintaining the efficiency of manufacturing processes. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact within a progressive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Formal Multiskilled Engineering training qualification required.
• Proven experience in Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance across all equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair defects on machines and equipment.
• Mentor apprentices and maintain clean work practices.

Skills

Multiskilled Engineering

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting

Fault Finding

Health & Safety Procedures

Education

ONC/Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

GEM PLCs

SCADA

MS Office

Gas Safe Certification

BOAS Boiler Certificate

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Posted:

11.04.2025

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26.05.2025

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Senior Maintenance Engineer Position Overview

My client is seeking a dedicated Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join their maintenance team, providing essential engineering technical support across site manufacturing operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal plant reliability and performance through efficient preventative maintenance and effective response to equipment and plant issues.

My client is a Progressive Engineering company and a Global Name in Engineering manufacturing products for the aeronautical, high-end automotive industry, and military industry.

Reporting into the Foundry Manager, the Maintenance Engineer will be a key part of the Business responsible for the Manufacturing Operations Maintenance, Safety and Environment & Strategic Focus of the Manufacturing Operations Function.

Job responsibilities include:

• Conduct both preventative and reactive maintenance across all equipment and plant facilities under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor, focusing on our foundry/manufacturing.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing as per manufacturer recommendations.
• Rapidly address equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot, fault find, and repair defects on machines and equipment.
• Engage in fault finding on control system and PLC-based systems, instrument calibration, and overhead crane maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Uphold the company's Environmental, Health & Safety procedures by always working safely.
• Mentor apprentices, providing guidance and support.
• Maintain clean and safe work practices, aligning with 5S protocol and supporting continuous improvement and BEST lean program efforts.

Senior Maintenance Engineer Position Requirements

• A formal Multiskilled Engineering training qualification (apprenticeship leading to minimum ONC/Level 3).
• Proven experience in Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance of manufacturing plant and systems (Hydraulic/Pneumatic, Gas burner controls, Electrical Control Panels, PLC Control systems, Overhead Cranes).
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GEM PLCs, SCADA, MS Office, Gas Safe certification, BOAS Boiler certificate.
• PLC Programming.

Senior Maintenance Engineer Position Remuneration

• Paid Overtime is expected to be consistently 10+ hours per week.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays.