Senior Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation: Caerphilly Pay Range/details: £47,000 - £48,000 Contract Type: Permanent DAYS ROLE (8am-4pm)We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our client’s team in Caerphilly. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery through preventative maintenance and rapid response to mechanical breakdowns. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead and support a dynamic maintenance team in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities – Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Lead, organise, and support the maintenance team to ensure minimal downtime and smooth plant operationsManage maintenance and reliability programmes, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budgetContinuously improve engineering standards, safety, environmental performance, and equipment reliabilityRespond quickly to breakdowns, balancing safety, operational, and financial considerationsAllocate engineering resources and materials to meet operational and maintenance requirementsPlan and schedule maintenance activities to meet production, quality, and legal standardsProvide technical support to production and maintenance teamsMaintain high safety standards, ensuring compliance with safe systems, permits, and process safety rulesControl maintenance spending on labour, materials, and spare parts within the agreed MRO budgetSupport capital and maintenance projects from design to implementationDevelop daily maintenance plans based on operational reviews and coordinate cross-functional resourcesLead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and contribute to reliability improvement initiatives (e.g., FMEA)Track and report KPIs (downtime, MTBF, MTTR, shutdown performance, safety) and implement corrective actionsEnsure accurate reporting of breakdowns and maintenance history to meet statutory obligationsPromote good team relations, manage performance, and encourage continuous improvement and skill developmentDevelop and train team members to ensure coverage, capability, and succession within the department
Qualifications & Requirements – Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory or technical role within mechanical maintenanceMechanical Engineering Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 or international equivalents for candidates educated outside the UK)Strong technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance and engineering principles, including transmission belt inspection, bearing and coupling maintenance, and hydraulic/pneumatic systemsSound knowledge of accounting, stores, and purchasing systemsGood understanding of Health and Safety legislation and its application in a continuous process environmentHighly proficient in using SAP maintenance systems
What we can offer – Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Competitive salaryPermanent contract with a 37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, day shift)Opportunity to step into a leadership role, covering for the maintenance manager when neededSupport for professional development and training to enhance skills and career progressionA collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement
For more information on this Senior Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to
[email protected] who are currently a Senior Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Manager, or Reliability Engineer may be suitable for this position.For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.ukOmega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.