Senior Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago


Bridgend, Bridgend county borough, United Kingdom Bridgestone Group Full time £50,000 - £75,000 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Bridgend | Permanent | Up to £65,000 per annum DOE

About the Role

Bridgestone Group are pleased to be working with a leading manufacturer based in South Wales who are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join them on a permanent basis. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead maintenance activities, drive continuous improvement, and act as the primary escalation point for technical issues

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee maintenance activities and ensure asset health
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to minimise downtime
  • Contribute to process optimisation and proactive maintenance routines
  • Liaise with cross-functional teams to integrate predictive maintenance insights
  • Troubleshoot complex engineering issues and lead root cause analysis
  • Promote compliance with QHSE policies and standards
  • Coach and mentor technicians to build a proactive maintenance culture

Shift Pattern;
Day Shift, Monday to Friday

What We're Looking For

  • Strong mechanical engineering background with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Proven ability to lead maintenance operations and drive improvements
  • Hands-on problem-solving approach and excellent communication skills
  • Familiarity with KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and preventative maintenance compliance
  • Knowledge of EAM systems and predictive maintenance techniques

Some of the Benefits

  • Annual Leave, 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days each year
  • Private Healthcare Cover
  • Pension Scheme
  • Wellbeing Support with access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance
  • Exclusive Discounts, enjoy savings on selected products and services
  • Health Perks including free eye examinations and seasonal flu vouchers
  • Sustainable Travel Options, with the Cycle-to-Work initiative and electric vehicle salary sacrifice options


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