Lead Maintenance Engineer Job Description
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, leading projects and providing maintenance support to maximize machine uptime and meet health and safety requirements.
This challenging role requires a time served/apprentice trained engineer with previous experience in a fast-paced environment. You will lead the engineering shift, including 2 direct reports, to ensure maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment.
You will also implement initiatives that drive out costs, improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce waste. Your goal is to ensure the engineering team operates efficiently, prioritizing machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality culture, hygiene, and budgetary requirements.
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About You:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced electrical maintenance professional with a recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled). HNC (desirable) with demonstrable electrical and mechanical maintenance skills. You must have proven leadership and team management expertise, as well as experience in managing contractors and issuing permit-to-work procedures.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are required. Proficiency in using maintenance management software (CMMS) is essential.
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What We Offer:
An attractive salary range, pension scheme up to 10%, life assurance 4X, BUPA healthcare, EV salary sacrifice scheme and free EV onsite charging. Discounts on various products and services, cycle to work scheme and more.
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Your Profile:
* Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled)
* HNC (desirable) with demonstrable electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
* Proven leadership and team management expertise
* Experience in managing contractors and issuing permit-to-work procedures
* Proficiency in using maintenance management software (CMMS)
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills