Senior Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £47,000pa + shift allowance + project bonuses

Location: Watford

We are seeking a Senior Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to take the lead in supporting job resourcing, planning / prioritising, repairs, preventative and continual development of all production equipment within the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control scope of the Engineering Department.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing maintenance, calibration, repairs, and setup of production equipment while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Communicate work instructions and prioritise activities to align with production plans and business needs
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, repairs, and setup of production equipment, ensuring compliance with guidelines and practices
• Engage with planning activities to support priorities, resources, and maintenance requirements
• Document shift handovers and important information for effective communication
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and procedures
• Ensure safe working practices in accordance with legislation and company requirements
• Make technical decisions and support the development of the team

• HNC or equivalent formal qualification in the main discipline
• Full indentured apprenticeship with experience and additional study
• A strong Multi-skilled background - both Mechanical and Electrical skills are required
• A 17th / 18th Edition would be preferred, but this is not essential
• Experience of taking the lead within a team
• Ability to perform Engineering and Maintenance activities to a high standard on Pharmaceutical and associated equipment
• GMP training and experience is preferred
• Experience within Pharma / Food / Brewery / Dairy / Petrochemical industries
• Flexibility to work a double-days shift pattern

If this role is of interest to you, please apply now and we will be in touch ASAP.