Senior Engineer

Senior Engineer – Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance

Stockton-on-Tees (with travel across the UK) - £38,500 + overtime, van and additional benefits

Reporting to our Operations Manager, the Senior Engineer will perform installation and maintenance tasks, commuting from a base in Stockton-on-Tees, travelling to client sites across the UK and occasionally into Ireland.

Job Outline

The role will predominantly involve servicing and maintaining our specialist equipment at operational power stations and other industrial facilities.  We place considerable emphasis on safe working practices, so a positive attitude towards health and safety, together with the ability to follow established procedures are top priority.

• Site installations and commissioning

• Planned and unplanned servicing, maintenance and repairs

• Breakdown assistance, including remote dialling in to control cabinets

• Controlling stock movements (in/out). Ordering spares

• Attending client meetings, client training

• Relevant documentation (RAMS, timesheets etc)

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary £38,500 per annum, plus overtime and (fully expensed) company van

• When travelling and working away from home, fully expensed travel and overnight accommodation alongside tax free meal allowances of up to £25 per day

• Company pension; 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Usual working hours are 08:00 to 17:00, although some flexibility/paid overtime may be required to accommodate operational demands and customer requirements

Experience and Qualifications/Job Requirements

• Engineering experience, preferably within a mechanical fitting, maintenance or industrial service environment

• A mechanical background, sound fault-finding capabilities, practical and methodical

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, although we are happy to meet with those who have developed appropriate skills through practical experience

• The position involves significant nationwide travel, typically spending three to four nights away from home each week

Important Applicant Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving license (held for more than 3 years)

• Proven technical capabilities, able to demonstrate the right attitude, reliability and professionalism to represent us on customer sites

• Able to travel, and overnight stays (sometimes 4 nights per week) away from home

• We are unable to offer applicants assistance with VISA sponsorship

Training and Development

• Full training will be provided, incorporating classroom-based learning alongside practical on-site experience

• Opportunities for longer-term career development