Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Up to 63k - Days-Based - Permanent Role

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in reliability and a natural flair for leading small teams?

We're recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to take charge of a close-knit team on a busy production site of a Global Manufacturing Company.
This is a days-based role where you'll manage four direct reports and around ten indirect reports, including planners, electricians, fitters and apprentices on a large manufacturing site.

As Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for helping drive the shift from reactive to proactive maintenance, embedding Reliability-Centred Maintenance principles and improving asset performance across two production lines.

It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others and shaping the future of the maintenance function. You'll be joining a family-run business that invests heavily in staff development and offers training and certification in reliability and professional management.

Key Responsibilities of Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

Lead a team of engineers to deliver planned and reactive maintenance to high standards
Manage mechanical maintenance across two production lines, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently
Drive the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance using RCM principles
Use CMMS systems to manage schedules, asset data and performance tracking
Oversee installation, inspection and servicing of pumps, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics and pneumatics
Ensure full compliance with LOTO procedures and Safe Systems of Work
Work closely with internal teams and external contractors to align expectations and outcomes
Identify and implement improvements in safety, reliability and efficiency
Support critical maintenance periods and occasional callouts

What We're Looking For:

NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a production or manufacturing environment
Proven experience with Reliability-Centred Maintenance
Confident using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and support others
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What You'll Get in Return:

Salary up to 63k depending on experience
5 % employee and 7 % Employer pension
24 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
UK Healthcare Cash Plan (claim back on dental and optical treatments)
Reward Gateway (discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers)
Life Assurance Policy
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and development, including certification in reliability and professional management

Team Culture and Environment
You'll be joining a mixed team that includes planners, electrical fitters and an apprentice. It's a supportive, family-run environment where people are encouraged to grow, share ideas and take pride in their work. If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to lead, supported to develop and given the space to make a difference, this could be the right fit for you.

Location: Wigan
This Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is based near Wigan and is easily commutable from Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Skelmersdale, Liverpool, Warrington, Bolton, Blackburn, Southport, Chorley, Wigan, Skelmersdale and surrounding areas - all within roughly a 60-minute drive. It's ideal for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on with engineering.

If that sounds like you, apply below.

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