Lead Mechanical Engineer| Bath | £50,000 Excellent Benefits Location: Bath (on-site) Hours: MonThurs 8am4pm, Fri 8am3pm On-call: 1 in 6 rotation after 36 months (with call-out premium) Were working with a well-established, high-security manufacturing site in the Bath area, currently looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join their growing engineering team. If you're an experienced mechanical professional from a process or manufacturing background, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role at a complex, technically interesting facility. Key Responsibilities Lead hands-on mechanical maintenance across a range of plant and production equipment. Ensure all maintenanceboth planned and reactiveis carried out to a high standard. Work closely with HSE teams to uphold safety, environmental, and security standards. Take a proactive role in root cause analysis and long-term engineering solutions. Support monthly and annual shutdowns, including planning and execution. Supervise contractors and assist in the development of multi-skilled shift engineers. Manage engineering spares, stores, purchasing, and equipment installation/modification. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance system updates. What Youll Need Strong mechanical maintenance background in a manufacturing/process environment. Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams. A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HND, BSc, or equivalent). Comfortable using PC-based systems and CMMS (ideally Planet FM). Familiarity with both process and service equipment. HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH) preferred training can be provided. Willingness to join an on-call rota after initial settling period. Whats On Offer Salary: £50,000 34 days holiday (with option to sell 5 days) Up to 15% pension contribution (you 6%, company 9%) Private medical insurance Life assurance (4x salary) Digital GP & Employee Assistance Programme Paid training and development Generous benefits including cycle to work, shopping discounts, on-site parking, Costco membership, and more If you are interested, please call Sam Bishop on 0117 325 2233 or apply online * Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position * ADZN1_UKTJ