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Senior Engineer

Ellesmere Port, England , United Kingdom

Engineering jobs >> Engineering

Negotiable

Permanent

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Senior Engineer

£52,000

Ellesmere Port

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Senior Engineer to work at their facility based near Ellesmere Port

Performance Objectives

Provide SME training & support to engineering department on PLC systems & functionalities, enhancing team knowledge & operational efficiency
Diagnose & resolve issues related to PLC hardware & software, minimising any production downtime
Conduce routine maintenance & updates to PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety & quality standards & legislation
Ensure all software backups are up to date and any changes are completed in a controlled manor
Hold the ability to read & utilise technical information and drawings, as an aid for fault finding & machine understanding (e.g. P&ID, process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematics
Conduct regular condition monitoring and performance analysis of critical assets.
Recommend predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.
Deliver structured technical training to engineers and apprentices.
Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Ensure engineering activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Support adherence to legal and internal audit requirements, including risk assessments and work permits.
Work closely with Shift Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Production teams to ensure aligned priorities.
Provide feedback and progress updates on engineering activities and improvements.
Utilise CMMS (e.g., Prisma) to document faults, maintenance activities, and engineering performance.
Hold the ability to read and utilise technical information and drawings as an aid for fault finding and machine understanding. Including but not limited to P&ID, SCADA, Process flow diagrams, pneumatic & hydraulic schematics.Person Specification

A minimum of 5 years' experience working on Krones high speed filling lines
Ability to work under extreme pressure if, for example, an entire production line is shut down, & a willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Working within the Food and Drink sector
Experience supervising & leading engineering teams driving continuous improvement
A thorough understanding of the relevant technology
Good practical skills & a common-sense approach
Previous experience working with SAP including creating orders and searching for parts
S7 PLC programming
In depth fault finding
Develop & review maintenance schedules for each piece of equipment whilst carrying out the tasks
Self-confidence & ability to work independently or as a member of a teamApply

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Closing Date: 08/11/2025

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Salary: Negotiable
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Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-176707
Position Type: Permanent
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