Senior maintenance engineer

BSI are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join us at our testing lab in Hemel Hempstead. You will be working as part of the Lab Support team within the workshop alongside the design team, delivery technicians, contractors and facilities departments assisting with or running maintenance and project activities across the Lab. As our Senior Maintenance Engineer, you rsquo;ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment, machinery, and services at the Hemel Hempstead site. Reporting to the Operations Support Manager, this role involves providing technical expertise, leadership, improvement, and guidance to the maintenance team to maintain the highest level of equipment utilization and compliance. Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8-4 Key Responsibilities: * Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams to minimize downtime and disruptions. * Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues promptly. * Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal equipment functionality. * Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan and prevent breakdowns. * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability and performance. * Maintain awareness of overall site compliance requirements and escalate issues as needed. * Manage and delegate tasks for reactive maintenance in response to equipment breakdowns. * Ensure reactive maintenance is coordinated with PPM and compliance schedules. * Manage risk assessments, safe systems of work, isolation processes, and contractor/visitor management. * Foster a culture of safety within the maintenance team. * Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, training, and support. * Promote continuous improvement and high standards of work quality within the team. * Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and upgrades. * Analyse maintenance data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimization. Required Skills Experience: * Proven experience in maintenance management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting. * Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. * In depth understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. * Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance planning and scheduling. * Familiarity with legal compliance requirements for industrial equipment and facilities. * Awareness of safety regulations and best practices in maintenance operations. * Proficiency in using maintenance planning software and tools (preferably Fluke). * Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Effective time management and task prioritization in a fast-paced environment. * Ability to lead and motivate a team of maintenance technicians. * Capable of developing and implementing effective preventive maintenance programs. * Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training, and development with the inclusion of Annual Bonus, Contribution Based Pension, Private Healthcare, 27 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance. Do you believe the world deserves excellence? We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in. Headquartered in London, BSI is the world #39;s first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we rsquo;re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark. Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance, and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company. If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family