Senior Maintenance Engineer
Reading | Full-Time, Permanent
Competitive Salary + Rotating Shifts + On-Call Rota + Career Progression
Are you an experienced maintenance professional ready to take the next step into leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same?
We’re looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our dynamic team in Reading. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Head of Engineering, leading a team of engineers, and keeping our plant and machinery running at peak performance.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong maintenance background—whether in manufacturing, facilities, warehousing, food production, or another industrial setting—who’s looking to step into a position with clear progression to Engineering Manager.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading planned and reactive maintenance across plant and equipment
Supporting and mentoring a small team of engineers and assistants
Working closely with production to minimise downtime
Taking ownership of maintenance planning and spare parts inventory
Stepping in for the Head of Engineering as needed in meetings and audits
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site What We’re Looking For
5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a busy industrial or commercial environment
A team player with proven leadership or mentoring experience
Technically strong, with good knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
Forward-thinking and solutions-focused, with a desire to progress
Flexibility to work rotating shifts and cover call-outs when needed Desirable Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
18th Edition (for electrical bias)
Steam, gas or boiler qualifications (e.g. BOAS, COCN1) – an advantage
IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety training – desirable Why Join Us?
We’re a well-established and growing operation that values our people. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of the engineering department and step into a leadership role with full support. If you’re ambitious, capable, and ready for a challenge – we’d love to hear from you.
Shift Pattern (3-Week Rotation)
Week 1 (Early): 05:00 – 14:00
Week 2 (Standard): 07:30 – 16:30
Week 3 (Late): 14:00 – 23:00
Participation in an on-call rota is also required. To Apply:
Please send your CV or get in touch directly with Jon Glas at CV Bay Ltd to discuss this opportunity further