Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on Experience)
Shift: Monday to Friday Days
Sector: Heavy Industrial Maintenance
We are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineering leader or someone aspiring to be an engineering lead who enjoys problem solving, planning maintenance activities, and leading teams within a fast‑paced heavy industrial environment. The role is approximately 75% leadership, planning, and problem solving, with 25% hands‑on mechanical support when required.
You will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of particular machines, leading a team of Mechanical Shift Fitters and ensuring machinery reliability and performance targets are achieved. You will also play a key role in maintenance planning, contractor management, shutdown coordination, and continuous improvement activities across the plant.
Qualifications
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
* Mechanical Maintenance/Engineering Background
* Mechanical Engineering Qualification
* Worked in a Heavy/Industrial Manufacturing Environment
* Planned and reactive maintenance experience
* Continuous Improvement background
Desirable Requirements
* Apprentice Trained Engineer
* Leadership Experience but would consider an Aspirational Engineer
Benefits
* Competitive Salary Package
* Bonus Scheme
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
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