Lead Engineer

£46,000 per annum | Monday–Friday (Days) + Occasional Nights | Permanent

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Engineer to take ownership of maintenance operations and guide a small technical team. This role combines hands-on engineering with mentoring, offering the opportunity to make a real impact by driving improvements and developing a proactive maintenance culture.

• £46,000 per annum (£20.24ph equivalent)

• Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00 (with flexibility; around 10% of time on nights)

• 1 in 3 Sundays required

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension & EAP programme

• Lead and support a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians.

• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Develop and implement PPM schedules to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage a development mindset.

• Liaise with external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.

• Mentor junior team members, helping to build the right culture within the team.

• Deputise for the Systems Manager when required.

• Use CMMS systems and IT tools to plan, track, and report on maintenance activities.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.

• Multi-skilled background in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience leading, mentoring, or coaching engineers.

• Strong fault-finding and repair skills – e.g. motors, bearings, sensors, belts, circuit breakers, drives.

• Background in automation and industrial/factory maintenance.

• Confident using IT systems for reporting and analysis.

• Able to safely work at height and manage contractors effectively.

• Must pass a DBS check and provide proof of qualifications.