Senior Maintenance Engineer
Job in
Seaforth, Bootle, Merseyside, L211LA, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Orange Monkey Recruitment Ltd
Contract
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Role:
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Location:
Sheffield Salary: £46,500 Bonus
Hours:
Monday – Friday, approximately 7:30am – 3:30pm No shifts, no call-out and no regular weekend working Are you an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer looking for a Monday-to-Friday days role where you can remain hands-on while taking the next step in responsibility? Do you enjoy fixing machinery but also find yourself being the person other engineers turn to for advice or help organising the job?
This could be a very good fit. We're recruiting a Senior Maintenance Engineer for a large heavy engineering site in Sheffield. You'll remain predominantly hands-on, working alongside experienced Engineering Technicians, but you'll also help organise engineering activity, supervise work and step up for the Lead Engineers when required. Both mechanically and electrically biased engineers will be considered. The role As the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you'll work across a huge variety of heavy manufacturing equipment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while helping coordinate the engineering team.
You'll be responsible for:
Electrical and/or mechanical fault finding Planned and reactive maintenance Supporting complex breakdowns Supervising Engineering Technicians day-to-day Planning and delivering PPMs Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement Organising engineering work and priorities Managing contractors Reviewing RAMS and issuing permits Carrying out risk assessments Ordering engineering parts Supporting planned shutdowns Working alongside specialist OEM engineers Deputising for Lead Engineers when required The site contains a huge variety of equipment including CNC lathes, borers, bar peelers, straighteners, saws, forge equipment, inspection equipment and laboratory machinery.
SMP
- Section Engineer - SMP JD What we're looking for The successful Senior Maintenance Engineer will ideally have:
Experience with in heavy manufacturing or heavy engineering Strong hands-on maintenance experience A mechanical or electrical engineering background Some supervisory, senior or team-leading experience
Experience with risk assessments Good fault-finding skills
Experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems A relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship You don't need to know every piece of equipment on the site. We're looking for an experienced engineer who can solve problems, organise work, support other engineers and take responsibility when needed. SMP
- Section Engineer - SMP JD What's on offer? Salary circa £46,500 Monday – Friday days Approximately 7:30am – 3:30pm No call-out No regular weekend working Quarterly bonus scheme Private healthcare Life insurance Enhanced pension – employer contribution up to 8% Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Training and development If you're a Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering Team Leader looking for a hands-on days role with more responsibility, apply and I'll give you a call.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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