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Lead Maintenance Engineer; Metal Processing

Job in London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listing for: Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-06
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 64000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 64000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Processing)
Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Processing  )
£60,000 - £64,000 + Relocation Package + Company Bonus + Specialist Training + Enhanced Pension + Health Care Plan + Many More

*** Relocation to Scottish Highlands **
* Are you a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in heavy industry, looking to relocate to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, in a role that offers a lucrative benefits package on top of an excellent salary?
Would you like the opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturer that is one of Britain's longest standing smelters, situated at the foot of Ben Nevis?
With a heritage spanning almost a century, the company produces high-quality, low-carbon aluminium using renewable hydroelectric power generated locally.
You will lead the day-to-day maintenance function across the site, coordinating priorities, engineering resources and departmental requirements to ensure plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and available for production.
Additionally, you will support shutdowns and installations through the overseeing of contractors.
This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in industrial environments, looking for technical development and to build upon existing leadership skills.

The Role
Lead safe and effective maintenance delivery across all areas of the site
Set priorities for planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance, coordinating resources accordingly
Coordinate engineering, craft and apprentice resources across departments
Monitor weekly maintenance schedules, work quality, CMMS compliance and key performance measures
Oversee safety measures and ensure maintenance personnel are suitably trained and competent for their roles
Monday to Thursday, 7:30 - 5, Friday, 7:30 - 12:30

The Person
Degree or similar in engineering
Mechanically or electrically biased expertise
Hands on experience using CMMS systems
Background working in industrial or manufacturing environments
If you're interested in this role, click  'apply now'  to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Reference Number: BBBH
27405a
Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, Engineering Manager, Engineering Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Manager, Heavy Engineering, Heavy Industry, Process Manufacturing, Aluminium, Smelting, Industrial Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Reliability-Centred Maintenance, PPM, CMMS, Breakdown Maintenance, Maintenance Strategy, Maintenance Planning, Continuous Improvement, Shutdowns, Scottish Highlands
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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