Maintenance Engineer; lead

Position: Maintenance Engineer (lead role)
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Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to lead their Maintenance department, this is a permanent day shift position.

If you have experience working in a lead role within Maintenance in an automotive/high volume manufacturing industry this role could be ideal for you.

The job you’ll do

* The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across the manufacturing site.

* The role ensures the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of all plant and production equipment to support uninterrupted, safe, and cost effective manufacturing operations.

* The post holder will drive preventative maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a high volume automotive environment.

* Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy.

* Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns, applying structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

* Maintain accurate plant asset registers, maintenance records, and statutory inspection documentation.

* Oversee maintenance of automated production lines, assembly equipment, test facilities, and associated utilities.

* Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies, including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.

* Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance function.

* Conduct and approve risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.

* Lead, manage, and develop a multi skilled maintenance team, including electrical and mechanical technicians.

* Allocate resources to provide effective shift and on call cover in line with operational requirements.

* Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support technical and professional development.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

* Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing targets and customer requirements.

* Monitor and report on key maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.

* Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective control of costs relating to labour, spare parts, and external contractors.

About You

* HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent).

* IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH qualification desirable.

* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification desirable.

* Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role within an automotive or high volume manufacturing environment.

* Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines.

* Demonstrable experience leading and developing multi skilled teams.

The Rewards and the benefits

* This is a lead role with the opportunity to lead a team.

* Permanent job.

* Day shift position.

* Competitive salary.

* Excellent benefits package