Senior Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Kaizen Global Group Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Engineer (Mechanical Bias) to join their team in Crewe. The role involves maintaining machinery, overseeing engineering projects, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment. Required qualifications include over 5 years of engineering experience and strong mechanical and electrical skills. Flexibility for shift work is necessary. This position offers significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience with engineering tools and systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical expertise required.
• Experience in a fast production environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Organise and monitor engineering contractors.
• Oversee and support the engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical expertise

Electrical knowledge

Project leadership

Job description

Overview

Senior Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Packaging Manufacturing. Kaizen Global Group Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a leading packaging manufacturing company for a Permanent Senior Engineer (Mechanical bias) position based in the North West region. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong mechanical background to join a dynamic and fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing engineering operations, ensuring machinery and site services operate smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment as appropriate
• Organise building/engineering contractors as required for installation or repair purposes and monitor their performance against agreed specification, timescale and cost
• Oversee and support the engineering team, including Shift Engineers, Site Services Engineer, and Engineering Apprentices
• Lead engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within complex conditions and strict timescales
• Maintain and optimise machinery performance, with a focus on mechanical systems
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices across the engineering department
• Provide technical guidance and support for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Create a PPM schedule

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working on engineering tools and systems
• Strong electrical, mechanical expertise
• Experience working under complex conditions and tight deadlines
• Proven background in a fast production environment
• Previous experience of a Senior Engineering position
• Project team leader experience

Additional Information

• Primarily mechanical focus
• Must be flexible to work on double day shifts. Week 1: Mon-Thurs 0600am-13.25pm Fri 0600am-1300pm / Week 2: Mon-Thurs 13.20pm-21.00pm Fri 12.55pm-18.55pm
• Salary is DOE (Depending on Experience)

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to apply their skills in a challenging environment with room for growth. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role within a reputable manufacturing firm, we encourage you to apply.