Selexa Life Sciences
Senior Maintenance Engineer
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Selexa Life Sciences Job Opportunity
Selexa Life Sciences are partnered with a leading manufacturing client in the search for x5 Senior Maintenance Engineers to support a robust and high-output Maintenance function on a shift rotation.
You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and improving production equipment across production. As an experienced engineer within the team, you will provide advanced technical expertise, lead complex fault-finding activities and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and operational performance.
The Senior Multiskilled Engineer Role Details:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across a range of production equipment and lines
- Lead complex electrical and mechanical fault-finding activities and support rapid breakdown resolution
- Provide advanced technical expertise across grading machines, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems and automated production equipment
- Deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults across production equipment.
- Carry out fault finding on PLCs, control panels, motors, sensors, and mechanical systems.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
- Support machinery installation, commissioning, and site improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, and quality standards.
- Manage maintenance documentation, spares, and maintenance records.
- Promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and safe working practices.
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About You:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' engineering experience, including 2 years post-apprenticeship.
- Multi-skilled with strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience.
- Experienced in PPM, breakdown maintenance, and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of PLC fault finding, three-phase motors, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, sensors, and control systems.
- Proactive problem solver with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
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Desirable:
- Machinery installation and commissioning experience.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- PLC programming/fault-finding experience.
We are open to discussing a range of technical backgrounds and disciplines, please do get in touch to discuss further, with a range of opportunities and shift patterns currently available.
Selexa Life Sciences Ltd is an equal opportunity intermediary for permanent & contract search and an employment consultancy. Selexa Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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