Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency seeks a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Caerphilly. This pivotal role involves ensuring machinery operation through preventative maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong technical knowledge. The position offers a competitive salary and a permanent contract with opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent contract

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance principles.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team.
• Manage reliability programmes and improve engineering standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and allocate resources efficiently.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance expertise

Engineered systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP maintenance systems

Job description

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Caerphilly

Pay Range: £47,000 (Apply online only) – £48,000 (Apply online only)

Contract Type: Permanent, days role (8am‑4pm)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our client's team in Caerphilly. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery through preventative maintenance and rapid response to mechanical breakdowns. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead and support a dynamic maintenance team in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and support the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and smooth plant operations
• Manage maintenance and reliability programmes, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget
• Continuously improve engineering standards, safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliability
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, balancing safety, operational, and financial considerations
• Allocate engineering resources and materials to meet operational and maintenance requirements
• Plan and schedule maintenance activities to meet production, quality, and legal standards
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams
• Maintain high safety standards, ensuring compliance with safe systems, permits, and process safety rules
• Control maintenance spending on labour, materials, and spare parts within the agreed MRO budget
• Support capital and maintenance projects from design to implementation
• Develop daily maintenance plans based on operational reviews and coordinate cross‑functional resources
• Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and contribute to reliability improvement initiatives (e.g., FMEA)
• Track and report KPIs (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, shutdown performance, safety) and implement corrective actions
• Ensure accurate reporting of breakdowns and maintenance history to meet statutory obligations
• Promote good team relations, manage performance, and encourage continuous improvement and skill development
• Develop and train team members to ensure coverage, capability, and succession within the department

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or technical role within mechanical maintenance
• Mechanical Engineering Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or international equivalents for candidates educated outside the UK)
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance and engineering principles, including transmission belt inspection, bearing and coupling maintenance, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Sound knowledge of accounting, stores, and purchasing systems
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a continuous process environment
• Highly proficient in using SAP maintenance systems

What we can offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent contract with a 37.5‑hour workweek (Monday to Friday, day shift)
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role, covering for the maintenance manager when needed
• Support for professional development and training to enhance skills and career progression
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement

For more information on this Senior Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Charlie Boulton on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

Candidates who are currently a Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Manager, or Reliability Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website (url removed).

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.