Senior Maintenance Engineer

  • Platinum Recruitment Consultancy
  • Mere, Wiltshire
  • Jul 07, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Maintenance Engineer - Mere, Wiltshire - 40,000- 45, Hours per Week & Permanent

We're recruiting for a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join the engineering team at in Mere, Wiltshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of engineering operations across a busy manufacturing site while playing a key role in major re-engineering & new product development projects.



What's in it for you?

  • 40,000- 45,000 per annum
  • 39-hour working week
  • Opportunity to lead engineering improvements across the site
  • Hands-on technical role with genuine variety
  • Involvement in major re-engineering & product development projects
  • Permanent role based in Mere, Wiltshire


Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out hands-on fault finding, repairs & preventative maintenance on mechanical & electrical equipment
  • Diagnosing breakdowns quickly to minimise production downtime
  • Programming & maintaining industrial machinery
  • Supporting major engineering & re-engineering projects across the business
  • Improving equipment reliability through continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintaining engineering records, documentation & maintenance procedures
  • Supporting new product development alongside the Head of Product


About You

We're looking for an experienced engineer in Mere, Wiltshire who enjoys being hands-on. You'll ideally have:

  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
  • Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing machinery
  • Excellent fault-finding & diagnostic skills
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication & organisational skills
  • A proactive approach to continuous improvement

It would be advantageous if you have experience with:

  • CNC machinery
  • PLC programming
  • Visual Basic programming
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or PFMEA
  • Engineering project management
  • Facilities or building maintenance

If you're looking for a varied engineering role in Mere, Wiltshire where you can genuinely influence how a manufacturing site operates while working on exciting future projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job ID: INDINDUSTRIALBC
Job Title: Senior Maintenance Engineer
Location: Mere, Wiltshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.