Senior Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Private Health Care, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays increasing with service Personal pension schemes with high employer contributions Employee Assistance Programmes plus much more |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Shefford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ACO Technologies plc. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a proactive and safety-focused Senior Maintenance Engineer to deliver a high-performing maintenance service that keeps production running smoothly across the Shefford and Bedford sites.
About the role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take charge of complex and business-critical repairs, while guiding and delegating tasks to junior engineers. Your expertise will be key in diagnosing major breakdowns, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring timely escalation when needed.
As a vital part of our engineering team, you’ll help uphold plant performance and champion health & safety standards every step of the way.
The working hours are Monday to Friday with a rotating shift pattern of 05:00 to 13:00 and 13:00 to 21:00, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
About you
To be successful in this role you ideally have:
* Time-served engineer with a strong electrical bias and well-rounded mechanical competence.
* Apprenticeship-trained or suitably qualified in engineering (HNC/NVQ Level 3 or above)
* Experienced in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety, risk awareness, and safe systems of work.
* Proven experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
* Competent with welding (MIG, TIG, MMA) – desirable.
* Proficient with MS Office and CMMS systems (e.g., Agility).
* Organised and resourceful; able to prioritise tasks and make sound judgments under pressure.
* Able to work independently or as a lead within a team, especially in high-pressure situations.
* Confident delegator, decision-maker, and problem solver.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Physically fit, willing to work at height and in confined spaces if required.
* Full valid driving licence.
About the role
This is a hands-on role where you'll take charge of complex and business-critical repairs, while guiding and delegating tasks to junior engineers. Your expertise will be key in diagnosing major breakdowns, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring timely escalation when needed.
As a vital part of our engineering team, you’ll help uphold plant performance and champion health & safety standards every step of the way.
The working hours are Monday to Friday with a rotating shift pattern of 05:00 to 13:00 and 13:00 to 21:00, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
About you
To be successful in this role you ideally have:
* Time-served engineer with a strong electrical bias and well-rounded mechanical competence.
* Apprenticeship-trained or suitably qualified in engineering (HNC/NVQ Level 3 or above)
* Experienced in working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety, risk awareness, and safe systems of work.
* Proven experience working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
* Competent with welding (MIG, TIG, MMA) – desirable.
* Proficient with MS Office and CMMS systems (e.g., Agility).
* Organised and resourceful; able to prioritise tasks and make sound judgments under pressure.
* Able to work independently or as a lead within a team, especially in high-pressure situations.
* Confident delegator, decision-maker, and problem solver.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Physically fit, willing to work at height and in confined spaces if required.
* Full valid driving licence.