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Job Title


Senior Mechanical Engineer


Company : E3 Recruitment


Location : basildon, east anglia


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Our client is a market leading manufacturer of products and solutions utilised within the construction industry. With plans for multi million pound investment and a new state of the art manufacturing facility, we are seeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical SME Engineer to drive the business forward, taking manufacturing operations to the next level for production, planning, quality, H & S and overall efficiency.Whats in it for you as Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical SME Engineer;Salary up to £65,000-70,000 per annumKPI Driven bonusHighly competitive holiday allowanceLocation - Basildoncompetitive pension and comprehensive employee benefits programHours of work Monday to FridayAbility to develop within a Heavy Indsutrial market leading businessWorking towards World Class ManufacturingKey Responsibilities of Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical SME Engineer;The leadership of a small Engineering team of around 10-15 Headcount People Management, including the motivation and mentoring of your team to effectively problem solve and develop their careers, aligning the right level of leadership to drive the site and manufacturing lines forwardImplementation and management of HSEQ standard and policyHeavy Industrial Mechanical Engineering To support with the move to a new state of the art manufacturing environment in the local vicinityTo identify opportunities to further automate manufacturing processesTo monitor and execute electrical tasks through spot checks and relay relevant feedbackQualifications needed as a Senior Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical SME Engineer;Previous experience within a senior production/ manufacturing leadership position, e.g. Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Shift Operations Manager, Shift Production Manager, Production Lead, etcLeadership and people management skills and the ability to build, motivate, develop and improve teams.The position reports to the Site Operations Manager and provides a high level of influence and autonomy within the business, along with opportunities for both personal and career development.Mechanical Maintenance including heavy Industry Plant Knowledge This position would suit Mechanical SME Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer or Head of Mechanical