Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Manufacturing

Job Title:

Senior Engineer

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Shift: Monday to Friday – Days

Job Role:

Permanent Sector:
Manufacturing Senior Engineer – Job Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated engineer to take on a senior position within a busy manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 and the benefit of a Monday-to-Friday day shift.

The successful Senior Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and performance of production machinery, supporting maintenance activities and driving continuous improvement across the site. Senior Engineer – Non-Negotiable Requirements Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment. Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge. Experience fault-finding, maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.

Recognised engineering qualification, ideally through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience. Ability to work independently and take responsibility for engineering activities. Senior Engineer – Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime. Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and production personnel. Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.

Support the planning and prioritisation of maintenance activities. Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently. Assist with engineering projects, machinery upgrades and equipment installations. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to reducing repeat breakdowns. Senior Engineer

– Desirable Requirements Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment. Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers. Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Experience with maintenance management systems. Previous involvement in engineering projects or machinery installations. Senior Engineer – Benefits Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum. Monday-to-Friday day shifts. Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing environment. Senior-level responsibilities and opportunities for professional development. Opportunity to contribute to engineering improvements and site performance. If you are an experienced Senior Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a manufacturing environment in Luton, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business offering a competitive salary, a Monday-to-Friday working pattern and the chance to make a genuine impact on engineering performance. Apply today to be considered for this Senior Engineer position in Luton, Bedfordshire.