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Senior Engineer
Senior Engineer – Engineering Department Lead
Overview
We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the Engineering Department, overseeing the maintenance, repair, and servicing of plant, buildings, and equipment. In this pivotal role, you will ensure operational reliability, compliance with legislation, and the achievement of departmental performance targets, while supporting safe, efficient, and continuous production operations.
The Role
As Senior Engineer, you will:
- Manage the engineering team, ensuring their work aligns with safe, efficient, and continuous operational goals.
- Assume full responsibility for mechanical, electrical, plant, equipment, and building maintenance, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
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Problem Resolution & Compliance
- Address all mechanical, electrical, plant, equipment, and building issues efficiently.
- Conduct and oversee safety checks and statutory testing to meet regulatory requirements.
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System & Equipment Management
- Ensure mechanical, electrical, and steam systems comply with current legislation and regulatory standards.
- Develop and manage a planned preventative maintenance programme to maximise equipment uptime and minimise downtime.
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Energy & Operational Efficiency
- Monitor energy usage and provide insights on consumption and efficiency.
- Advise on repairs, upgrades, new installations, and equipment replacements.
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Project Oversight
- Organise and oversee the installation and commissioning of new process equipment.
- Produce maintenance plans, reports, and accurate records as required.
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Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, train, and develop engineering staff, including ongoing skills development and performance reviews.
- Foster a positive workplace culture, promoting staff welfare and leading by example.
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Operational Support
- Undertake ad-hoc duties as needed to support operational needs.
What We Offer
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This senior leadership role comes with a competitive benefits package, including:
- Company Share Save Scheme
- Employee wellness programme
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to an award-winning training academy (focusing on technical and leadership development)
About Us
Johnsons Workwear is one of the UK’s leading providers of textile service solutions, supplying thousands of customers across industries such as:
- Food manufacturing
- Engineering
- Motor trade
- Healthcare
- Specialised industrial environments
Our clients span from multinational corporations to independent family-run businesses, and we consistently deliver high standards of service. Recognised annually for our performance, we pride ourselves on being an employee-focused organisation committed to development and capability-building across our engineering team.
Apply now to join Johnsons Workwear and play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering operations!
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