Job Description
Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer
Had Fab is growing fast, delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.
To support this growth, we’re looking for a hands-on Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer to keep our plant, machinery and facilities running safely, efficiently and reliably.
If you’re a technically strong engineer who enjoys fault-finding, improving reliability and being the go-to expert on site (without line management responsibilities), this could be the role for you.
About Us
Had-Fab is a market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke steel structures used across power, rail and construction sectors. We’re proud to support the UK’s 2030 net-zero ambitions, delivering engineering excellence, innovation and outstanding quality across all projects.
About the Role
As Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer, you’ll report to the Maintenance Manager and play a critical hands-on role across electrical and mechanical maintenance on site.
You’ll lead on complex fault-finding, support both reactive and planned maintenance, and help improve the reliability and performance of key assets. While this role does not include direct line management, you’ll act as a technical lead, supporting junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement across the maintenance function.
This is a practical, shop-floor role for someone who enjoys solving problems, keeping production moving, and making equipment work better, for longer.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Maintenance & Fault-Finding
* Carry out advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance across the site
* Diagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults
* Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production safely
* Support installations, commissioning and modifications of plant and equipment
* Carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
Planned Preventative Maintenance
* Support delivery and continuous improvement of the PPM programme
* Complete PPM tasks to the required standard and within agreed timescales
* Accurately record maintenance activity within the maintenance system (e.g. Mango)
* Provide technical input into maintenance plans, frequencies and methods
Equipment & Facilities Support
* Maintain and support CNC machines, forklifts, LEV systems, cranes, tools and workshop equipment
* Carry out inspection, testing, servicing and repair of plant and facilities
* Support statutory inspections and report defects or compliance issues promptly
Health & Safety
* Promote and demonstrate a strong safety-first culture
* Work in line with HSE regulations, company policies and safe systems of work
* Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE and Permit to Work requirements
* Participate in risk assessments and report hazards, near misses and incidents
Technical Support & Collaboration
* Act as a technical point of reference for complex issues
* Provide guidance and support to maintenance engineers and technicians
* Work closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE and external contractors
About You
You’re a technically strong maintenance professional with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and keeping equipment running reliably.
You’ll bring:
* Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
* Proven fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Experience maintaining CNC machines, forklifts, LEV systems and workshop equipment
* Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams
* PLC fault-finding experience (advantageous)
* Sound knowledge of safe working practices, LOTO and Permit to Work systems
* A proactive, safety-focused and detail-driven approach
Why Join Us?
* Be a key technical contributor on a growing manufacturing site
* Focus on hands-on engineering without people management responsibilities
* Work with a supportive, experienced maintenance and operations team
* Make a real impact on uptime, reliability and safety
What We Offer
* Competitive salary (DOE)
* 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
* Birthday day off
* Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Company pension scheme
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular social events