Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Reading
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Shift Pattern:
- Week 1: 05:00 – 14:00
- Week 2: 07:30 – 16:30
- Week 3: 14:00 – 23:00
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join a fast-paced, progressive manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a hands-on maintenance background who is ready to take a step into leadership and develop further into a future Engineering Manager. This position supports the Head of Engineering and plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and safety of plant machinery, utilities, and maintenance operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the daily operations of the Engineering Department alongside the Head of Engineering.
- Manage and improve Health & Safety practices within the department and across the site.
- Organise and implement effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
- Monitor plant and machinery, proactively resolving issues to minimise downtime.
- Supervise Shift Engineers and Engineering Assistants to ensure PPM and cleaning schedules are met.
- Oversee spare parts inventory and coordinate ordering/storage in line with operational needs.
- Collaborate with Production teams to ensure minimal disruption during maintenance works.
- Participate in and, when needed, lead daily and monthly H&S meetings.
- Provide out-of-hours support through a call-out rota.
- Support staff training and development within the engineering team.
- Assist with site audits and implement health, safety, and environmental improvements.
- Ensure engineering operations comply with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for a strong team player with a genuine interest in career progression and leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in a busy maintenance role.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- A proactive mindset, with the ambition to progress into an Engineering Manager position.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A passion for continual improvement, training, and team development.
- High standards of professionalism, safety awareness, and integrity.
What’s on Offer:
- A competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum.
- Long-term development and succession planning opportunities.
- A supportive and forward-thinking engineering team.
- Structured shift rotation promoting work-life balance.
- Involvement in driving performance, reliability, and innovation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious engineer who is ready to take on greater responsibility and grow into a leadership role. We are happy to wait for the right candidate—if you’re motivated, capable, and committed to progression, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or contact jon@cvbay.co.uk for a confidential discussion.
