Electrical Lead Engineer
Location: Kendal
Salary: £55,000 (OTE £65,000+)
Shift: Days (Mon‑Fri)
Sector: Factory Maintenance
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Electrical Lead to join a modern, high‑tech manufacturing site. The company has heavily invested in advanced automation and equipment, making it an excellent workplace for engineers seeking career development, technical growth, and future leadership opportunities.
You will be responsible for overseeing the electrical team carrying out electrical maintenance, fault‑finding, and planned preventative maintenance on a range of automated and semi‑automated production machinery, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency. The role is mostly desk‑based with the requirement to be hands‑on around 30%.
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
* Electrical maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
* Hands‑on experience with pre‑planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast‑paced industrial factory.
* Previous experience managing/leading a maintenance team.
* Recognised electrical engineering qualification.
Desirable Requirements
* Experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
* Previous experience working in a food or FMCG environment.
Benefits
* Working for a market‑leading manufacturing business.
* Company benefits package including pension, life insurance, and gym access.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Competitive holiday allowance.
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