Lead Maintenance Engineer
Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB)
£55,918 (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits
42 hours per week, 4 on - 4 off, rotating days & nights
Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. These words guide our actions and inspire us. Since 1890, we've been committed to quality and community, supplying prestigious landmarks and caring for the environment.
We are investing in our Engineering team, offering opportunities for personal development and career growth. We are recruiting for Engineering Team Leaders at our Sittingbourne site.
What is the mission?
Your main responsibilities include leading a team of two engineers on shift to ensure continuous production by fault finding and maintaining equipment. You will work on various equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems.
You will perform planned and reactive engineering activities. The shift pattern is 4 days on, 4 days off, covering both days and nights from 6am to 6pm.
What are the critical skills?
* Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications (apprenticeship)
* 3+ years' experience in a medium/large automated manufacturing environment
* Leadership experience is preferred but not essential
* Understanding of environmental, health, and safety regulations
* Electrical fault finding and routine maintenance experience
* Ability to diagnose and recommend solutions for maintenance issues
* Excellent communication skills with operational and maintenance teams
* PLC and VSD knowledge is advantageous
* Experience with mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics
What’s in it for you?
We’ve invested heavily in our plant and equipment, with plans for further growth. We support your ongoing development and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Benefits include:
* Set shift patterns with overtime options
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Guaranteed Christmas holidays
* Training and development opportunities
* 5% employer-matched pension
* Company uniform
* Free onsite parking
* Health care cash plan
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discounts, wellbeing centre, mobile phone discounts, share scheme, life assurance
Equal Opportunities
We value diversity and are committed to providing a fair and supportive workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work and reflect the communities we serve.
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