Senior Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Salary up to £48,000 shift supplements Are you an electrically biased, multi-skilled engineer looking to step into a senior role within a highly automated, technically advanced environment? This is an opportunity to become a key member of an engineering team where your expertise, leadership, and problem-solving skills truly matter.
Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.
The Role Youll be working in a modern, heavily automated site (approx.
80%), maintaining and improving a wide range of machinery and systems.
The role offers a balanced mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault-finding, with a strong move towards structured, CMMS-driven maintenance.
This is more than a hands-on role — youll be trusted to step up, mentor others, and lead when managers are unavailable, making it ideal for an engineer ready to take on greater responsibility.
Key Responsibilities Electrical isolation and fault-finding on automated equipment PLC fault diagnosis (plug-and-play systems) Mechanical maintenance including pneumatics, motors, chains, and conveyors Maintenance of automation equipment such as: Conveyors & motorised rollers Automated pickers and shuttles Packaging, bagging, strapping, and labelling machinery Lifts, printers, and production lines Completing maintenance reports, documentation, and spare-parts records Working with contractors and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Supporting and mentoring junior engineers and technicians What Were Looking For Multi-skilled engineer (electrical bias preferred, up to 60/40 mech acceptable) Level 3 qualification (NVQ, Diploma, or equivalent) Confident with PLC fault-finding (Siemens experience desirable) Strong understanding of pneumatics, motors, and automated systems Physically fit and comfortable working at height A proactive engineer xjlbheb with leadership potential and a team-first mindset Shift Pattern & Pay Rotating early, back, and night shifts 1 in 3 Sundays 37.5 hours worked per week (paid allowances applied) Earnings: Base salary: £43,400 Typical annual earnings with shift supplements: up to £48,000 Why Apply? Work in a technically sophisticated engineering environment Exposure to both legacy and cutting-edge automation Clear opportunity to mentor, lead, and progress your career Strong investment in training, systems, and internal development A role where your experience and initiative are genuinely valued