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Senior Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer

Location: Penrith, Cumbria

Salary: £17.00 per hour (rising to £21.85 per hour after successful completion of probation)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (direct with employer)

Working Hours: 5 days out of 7 (Monday to Sunday) | 12-hour shifts: 06:00am - 18:00pm

Overview

The Flavour Network are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business based in Cumbria. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of production lines through both planned and reactive maintenance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Maintenance Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced production setting and is committed to minimising downtime and improving plant performance.

Key Responsibilities for the Senior Maintenance Engineer

  * Work closely with production shift supervisors and managers to identify and resolve potential issues, minimising downtime

  * Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant productivity

  * Ensure adequate stock levels of spare parts in collaboration with the engineering administration team

  * Adhere to preventative maintenance and lubrication schedules

  * Coordinate and schedule maintenance work, ensuring all permits are in place prior to starting

  * Assist external contractors with installation and project work, providing technical support where required

  * Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all health & safety standards are met at all times

  * Monitor machinery and plant equipment during production, completing all documentation

  * Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to a high standard

  * Work confidently on key components, including: Pumps, Mincer blades, Presses, Screws

Candidate Requirements for the Senior Maintenance Engineer

  * Essential: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a maintenance engineering role within a manufacturing environment

  * Essential: Experience working with heavy machinery in industries such as mining or other large-scale industrial/manufacturing environments

  * Strong mechanical bias (a degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is desirable)

  * Good level of written and spoken English

  * Strong communication skills

  * Team player with the ability to work collaboratively

  * Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and escalate issues

  * Capable of making informed decisions and communicating effectively

If you are a motivated and skilled senior maintenance engineer looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you

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