Senior Engineer (Mechanical Bias) - Packaging Manufacturing
Kaizen Global Group Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a leading Packaging manufacturing company for a
Permanent Senior Engineer (Mechanical bias)
position based in the North West region. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong mechanical background to join a dynamic and fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing engineering operations, ensuring machinery and site services operate smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment as appropriate
* Organise building/engineering contractors as required for installation or repair purposes and monitor their performance against agreed specification, timescale and cost
* Oversee and support the engineering team, including Shift Engineers, Site Services Engineer, and Engineering Apprentices.
* Lead engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within complex conditions and strict timescales.
* Maintain and optimise machinery performance, with a focus on mechanical systems.
* Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices across the engineering department.
* Provide technical guidance and support for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
* Create a PPM schedule
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 years' experience working on engineering tools and systems.
* Strong electrical, mechanical expertise.
* Experience working under complex conditions and tight deadlines.
* Proven background in a fast production environment.
* Previous experience of a Senior Engineering position.
* Project team leader experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience with Komori, Heidelberg, Bobst, Speedmaster, or Miyakoshi machines.
Additional Information:
* Primarily mechanical focus.
* Must be flexible to work on double day shifts. Week 1: Mon-Thurs 0600am-13.25pm Fri 0600am-1300pm / Week 2: Mon-Thurs 13.20pm-21.00pm Fri 12.55pm-18.55pm
* Salary is DOE (Depending on Experience).
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to apply their skills in a challenging environment with room for growth. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role within a reputable manufacturing firm, we encourage you to apply.