Senior Engineer (Mechanical Bias) - Packaging Manufacturing

Kaizen Global Group Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a leading Packaging manufacturing company for a Permanent Senior Engineer (Mechanical bias) position based in the North West region. This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with a strong mechanical background to join a dynamic and fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing engineering operations, ensuring machinery and site services operate smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment as appropriate
• Organise building/engineering contractors as required for installation or repair purposes and monitor their performance against agreed specification, timescale and cost
• Oversee and support the engineering team, including Shift Engineers, Site Services Engineer, and Engineering Apprentices.
• Lead engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery within complex conditions and strict timescales.
• Maintain and optimise machinery performance, with a focus on mechanical systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices across the engineering department.
• Provide technical guidance and support for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Create a PPM schedule

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on engineering tools and systems.
• Strong electrical, mechanical expertise.
• Experience working under complex conditions and tight deadlines.
• Proven background in a fast production environment.
• Previous experience of a Senior Engineering position.
• Project team leader experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with Komori, Heidelberg, Bobst, Speedmaster, or Miyakoshi machines.

Additional Information:

• Primarily mechanical focus.
• Must be flexible to work on double day shifts. Week 1: Mon-Thurs 0600am-13.25pm Fri 0600am-1300pm / Week 2: Mon-Thurs 13.20pm-21.00pm Fri 12.55pm-18.55pm
• Salary is DOE (Depending on Experience).

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to apply their skills in a challenging environment with room for growth. If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role within a reputable manufacturing firm, we encourage you to apply.