Job Description
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Manufacturing | Heavy Engineering
Excellent salary and package including: 5% pension, healthcare support, private medical, cycle to work scheme and free products.
Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in rotating equipment, pumps, and bearings? Do you enjoy leading a team, driving performance and making real improvements on the shop floor? We would love to hear from you!
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer/ Maintenance Supervisor to take charge of engineering reliability and performance, reducing downtime and making the most of the plant's potential. This role is a vital cog in a 24/7 operation, with influence across the site and close collaboration with the Engineering Manager—who you will also be deputising for when required.
You will manage a team of six skilled Engineers, plan weekly maintenance schedules, oversee continuous improvement projects and take ownership of mechanical investigations and solutions. It’s a challenging, rewarding role with real impact.
Requirements
* Degree (or minimum HND) in Mechanical Engineering
* Proven experience in a heavy engineering manufacturing environment
* Hands-on knowledge of pumps, bearings, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics (steam systems a plus)
* Confident team leader and motivator, with strong organisational and planning skills
* Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement and CAPEX project support
* Flexible and dependable, able to support a 24/7 operation (on-call required)
On Offer
You will join a company who are serious about engineering excellence and investing in people and their facilities.
Benefits:
* Salary: £50,000–£55,000 DOE
* Pension: 4% employee / 5% employer contribution
* Holiday: 25 days + 8 statutory
* Early access to earned pay
* Private medical cover
* Employee healthcare support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Technology purchase scheme
* Access to high street & retail discounts
* Free products every month after 3-month qualifying period
* Regular inflation-linked salary reviews
* Ongoing professional development & training courses
If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark on a dynamic site with exciting projects ahead, we’d love to hear from you.