Salary: £67,500 per annum Hours: Days, Monday to Friday Contract: Full-time, Permanent We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in, can lead by example and has the technical knowledge to support a busy engineering department. THE ROLE OF THE SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in overseeing daily engineering activities, supporting the maintenance team and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading, supporting and mentoring members of the engineering team. * Organising and prioritising maintenance activities to minimise production downtime. * Remaining hands-on with machinery maintenance, fault finding and engineering activities. * Supporting planned preventative maintenance and TPM activities. * Identifying recurring equipment failures and implementing long-term improvements. * Conducting root cause analysis. * Coordinating engineering shift reports and maintenance documentation. THE IDEAL SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER: We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong technical knowledge and the confidence to take on additional responsibility. Ideally, you'll have: * Previous experience in a mechanical maintenance or engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, including apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 at a minimum. * Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills. * Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems. * An understanding of electrical equipment and control systems. * Experience supporting, mentoring or leading engineering teams. * Experience with preventative maintenance and continuous improvement. Previous leadership experience would be advantageous, although engineers who are ready to progress into a more senior position are encouraged to apply. PACKAGE OFFERED TO THE SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER: * 38 hours per week – DAY SHIFTS! * Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 3:30pm * Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm Start and finish times may vary depending on business requirements. * £67,500 annual salary * Permanent, full-time position * Early Friday finish * 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays * Opportunity to take on additional responsibility and develop your leadership experience INTERESTED? Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge? Whether you're already in a senior position or you're an ambitious engineer ready to take that next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact SL Engineering Consultancy for a confidential discussion about the opportunity