Senior Engineer

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 (url removed) for a confidential discussion