Senior Maintenance Engineer
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £43,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, KA1 1NP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NW14897_1763976236 |
Summary
Senior Maintenance Engineer - Ayrshire
Salary: £43,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, Dayshift (Early Friday finish)
Location: Ayrshire
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to support a team of engineers while remaining hands-on. This role offers a 70/30 split between engineering work and team/department support and includes involvement in key maintenance and operational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day support, guidance, and coordination for the engineering team.
- Contribute to maintenance planning and departmental decision making.
- Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
- Diagnose faults and deliver effective engineering solutions.
- Lead mechanical repairs, inspections, overhauls, and equipment changeovers.
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation.
What We're Looking For
- Time-served Mechanical Engineer or equivalent.
- Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to support and guide others.
Benefits
- £43,000 annual salary
- Excellent pension contributions
- Private Healthcare
- Training, development, and clear progression opportunities
- Monday-Friday dayshift with early Friday finish