Lead Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across a portfolio of 15 sites in the Luton area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on maintenance professional with strong leadership skills to manage a team of engineers, drive compliance and ensure sites are maintained to the highest standards.

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across 15 sites.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Allocate workloads, manage priorities and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee safe working practices.
• Act as the first point of escalation for technical and maintenance issues.
• Carry out hands‑on maintenance work when required.
• Ensure statutory compliance, health and safety standards and inspection schedules are maintained.
• Maintain accurate records and support planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Monitor maintenance costs, identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvements.

• Strong background in building maintenance, facilities management or general trades.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
• Relevant technical qualification in building maintenance, engineering or a related trade.
• Good understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of fire safety and Legionella would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.

• Salary of £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Permanent, full‑time position (37.5 hours per week).
• Responsibility for a portfolio of 15 sites.
• Opportunity to combine hands‑on maintenance with team leadership and operational responsibility.

If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you