Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Caerphilly Salary: Up to £44,000+ 5% Bonus Mon-Fri- 37.5 hours a week Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving reliability and performance? Kingston Barnes are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a major manufacturing operation in Caerphilly. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing maintenance function and play a pivotal role in site engineering performance. The Role As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide the technical and supervisory expertise required to lead a skilled maintenance team and support all mechanical functions on site. You will ensure plant reliability, deliver maintenance programmes effectively, and drive continuous improvement across engineering, safety and operational performance. You will also deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required, contributing to long-term engineering strategy while supporting day-to-day performance and production needs. Key Responsibilities * Lead, support and manage a multi-skilled maintenance team. * Ensure maintenance and reliability programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. * Provide technical expertise and immediate decision-making during breakdowns, prioritising safety and operational impact. * Monitor engineering KPIs including unplanned downtime, MTBF, MTTR and maintenance e...