Senior Engineer – Manufacturing

Job Title: Senior Engineer
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days
Job Role: Permanent
Sector: Manufacturing

Senior Engineer – Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated engineer to take on a senior position within a busy manufacturing environment, offering a competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 and the benefit of a Monday-to-Friday day shift.

The successful Senior Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and performance of production machinery, supporting maintenance activities and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Senior Engineer – Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer, Senior Engineer or similar within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.

• Experience fault-finding, maintaining and repairing industrial production machinery.

• Recognised engineering qualification, ideally through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.

• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for engineering activities.

Senior Engineer – Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise production downtime.

• Provide technical guidance and support to engineers and production personnel.

• Identify opportunities to improve machinery reliability, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness.

• Support the planning and prioritisation of maintenance activities.

• Work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

• Assist with engineering projects, machinery upgrades and equipment installations.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety regulations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to reducing repeat breakdowns.

Senior Engineer – Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.

• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with maintenance management systems.

• Previous involvement in engineering projects or machinery installations.

Senior Engineer – Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum.

• Monday-to-Friday day shifts.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing environment.

• Senior-level responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.

• Opportunity to contribute to engineering improvements and site performance.

If you are an experienced Senior Engineer looking for a new opportunity within a manufacturing environment in Luton, we would love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a manufacturing business offering a competitive salary, a Monday-to-Friday working pattern and the chance to make a genuine impact on engineering performance.

Apply today to be considered for this Senior Engineer position in Luton, Bedfordshire.