Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Days

£42k Base + Paid Overtime

OTE £65k

Healthcare, 5% Pension

West Yorkshire

A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join its Maintenance Department, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor.

This is a senior, hands-on position with responsibility for mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and the supervision and development of maintenance staff.

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- The Role:

Supervise and mentor mechanical maintenance engineers and apprentices
Allocate workload, ensure effective shift coverage, and support training and competency assessments
Develop, implement, and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules across mechanical assets
Maintain and repair equipment including CNC machines, manual lathes, welding equipment, hydraulic systems, compressors, and overhead cranes
Lead rapid response to mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime
Diagnose faults and determine cost-effective repair solutions where detailed specifications are unavailable
Carry out mechanical fault finding, testing, repair, replacement, and adjustment of components
Investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions
Maintain accurate machine records and maintenance documentation
Support Cap Ex and continuous improvement projects, including equipment installation,    relocation, and upgrades

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

- The Person :

Completed a recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
Strong mechanical maintenance background within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Ideally 100% mechanical, though candidates with a 70/30 mechanical-to-electrical bias will also be considered

Experience with CNC and manual machine tools and fabrication equipment is desirable
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Confident supervising and supporting junior engineers and apprentices
Flexible and proactive approach

This is a Days role. Monday - Thursday 7.30 - 4. Friday 7.30 - 12

Overtime is readily available:
Paid at 1.35 for the first 7 hours, 1.65 for the following hours and x2 on a Sunday.

Located in West Yorkshire, this role would be commutable from Huddersfield, Bradford, Leeds and surrounding areas.

For further information call Sarah Clarke

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