Senior Engineer

Job Title: Senior EngineerLocation: ReadingSalary: Up to £50,000 per annumShift 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 for a confidential discussion.