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
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year