Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer

Senior Technical Maintenance EngineerHad Fab is growing fast, delivering major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK.To support this growth, we're looking for a hands-on Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer to keep our plant, machinery and facilities running safely, efficiently and reliably.If you're a technically strong engineer who enjoys fault-finding, improving reliability and being the go-to expert on site (without line management responsibilities), this could be the role for you.About UsHad-Fab is a market leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke steel structures used across power, rail and construction sectors. We're proud to support the UK's 2030 net-zero ambitions, delivering engineering excellence, innovation and outstanding quality across all projects.About the RoleAs Senior Technical Maintenance Engineer, you'll report to the Maintenance Manager and play a critical hands-on role across electrical and mechanical maintenance on site.You'll lead on complex fault-finding, support both reactive and planned maintenance, and help improve the reliability and performance of key assets. While this role does not include direct line management, you'll act as a technical lead, supporting junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement across the maintenance function.This is a practical, shop-floor role for someone who enjoys solving problems, keeping production moving, and making equipment work better, for longer.Key Responsibilities Include:Maintenance & Fault-FindingCarry out advanced electrical and mechanical maintenance across the siteDiagnose and repair complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faultsRespond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and restore production safelySupport installations, commissioning and modifications of plant and equipmentCarry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failuresPlanned Preventative MaintenanceSupport delivery and continuous improvement of the PPM programmeComplete PPM tasks to the required standard and within agreed timescalesAccurately record maintenance activity within the maintenance system (e.g. Mango)Provide technical input into maintenance plans, frequencies and methodsEquipment & Facilities SupportMaintain and support CNC machines, forklifts, LEV systems, cranes, tools and workshop equipmentCarry out inspection, testing, servicing and repair of plant and facilitiesSupport statutory inspections and report defects or compliance issues promptlyHealth & SafetyPromote and demonstrate a strong safety-first cultureWork in line with HSE regulations, company policies and safe systems of workApply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE and Permit to Work requirementsParticipate in risk assessments and report hazards, near misses and incidentsTechnical Support & CollaborationAct as a technical point of reference for complex issuesProvide guidance and support to maintenance engineers and techniciansWork closely with Operations, Engineering, HSE and external contractorsAbout YouYou're a technically strong maintenance professional with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and keeping equipment running reliably.You'll bring:Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experienceProven fault-finding skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systemsExperience maintaining CNC machines, forklifts, LEV systems and workshop equipmentAbility to read engineering drawings, schematics and wiring diagramsPLC fault-finding experience (advantageous)Sound knowledge of safe working practices, LOTO and Permit to Work systemsA proactive, safety-focused and detail-driven approachWhy Join Us?Be a key technical contributor on a growing manufacturing siteFocus on hands-on engineering without people management responsibilitiesWork with a supportive, experienced maintenance and operations teamMake a real impact on uptime, reliability and safetyWhat We OfferCompetitive salary (DOE)28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)Birthday day offEnhanced maternity/paternity leaveCompany pension schemeAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeRegular social events