Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Electrical Bias Full-Time | Rotating Shift Pattern A leading manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated production environment is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with an electrical bias to support site reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement activities. This is a full-time position working a rotating weekly shift pattern: Week 1: Early Shift – 06:00 to 14:00 Week 2: Late Shift – 14:00 to 22:30 Every 5th Friday off The Opportunity This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and supporting high-performing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, acting as a key technical support within the engineering function.Working within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment, you will play an important role in maintaining and improving production equipment, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring engineering standards remain compliant and audit-ready. Key Responsibilities Maintain and improve production assets, with a strong focus on electrical systems, controls, and automation Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and equipment reliability initiatives Respond to breakdowns and lead fault-finding activities to minimise downtime Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions Support calibration and validation activities across manufacturing equipment Ensure maintenance activities are completed in line with GMP and quality standards Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support operational performance Assist with continuous improvement projects and drive engineering best practices Provide guidance and technical support to engineers and technicians Deputise for the Maintenance Manager when required Essential Skills & Experience Electrical bias with strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capability Experience working with manufacturing and process equipment such as: Filling and packaging lines Conveyors Sterilisation equipment Granulators and tablet presses Water systems and associated utilities Strong organisational and planning skills Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Time-served engineer with a balanced electrical and mechanical skill set Minimum 5 years’ experience within an engineering or maintenance environment Desirable Experience Experience leading root cause analysis investigations Background working within GMP or other regulated manufacturing environments Continuous improvement and reliability engineering experience Benefits The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Healthcare cash plan Employee wellbeing support programme Mental wellbeing app access Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Employee product discounts Free on-site parking with EV charging Annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Enhanced employer pension contribution