Job Description
Lead Maintenance Engineer – WednesburyAnnual Salary: up to £55,000 DOEAlternating shifts: 5am–1pm (odd weeks) / 11am–7pm (even weeks)Join a high-volume, dual-role laundry site serving the Healthcare and Hospitality sectors, processing up to 1.5 million linen items weekly. The site operates 24/5 with additional weekend shifts during peak periods. As a Lead Engineer, you’ll play a key role in managing a 24/7 engineering team, ensuring smooth operations through proactive and reactive maintenance.Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support a team of engineers across shifts
* Oversee PPM schedules, small project planning, and compliance (LOLER, PUWER, PAT, etc.)
* Conduct root cause analysis and ensure quality of maintenance work
* Manage parts sourcing and stock control
* Support team development, conduct return-to-works, and low-level disciplinary actions
* Work to departmental targets and budgets
Team Structure:
* 1 x Engineering Manager
* 3 x Lead Engineers
* 4 shifts of 3 engineers (12hr, 4 on/4 off), plus 1 Apprentice & 1 Junior Engineer
* 2 Handymen
Company Benefits:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Company pension (5% matched) & medical insurance
Requirements:
* 2+ years in a team leadership role within engineering
* Level 3 Engineering qualification (Management qualification desirable)
* Experience with CMMS, compliance, and maintenance planning
* Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Please click APPLY now for this great opportunity as a Lead Maintenance Engineer!