Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer Weston Super Mare, North Somerset Up to £55,000 (Negotiable) Monday to Friday (Days only) 37 hours per week. (9 day fortnight- an extra day off every other week) Adept:us are excited to have partnered with a reputable manufacturing business. Based in Somerset, they are seeking an experienced, mechanically biased lead maintenance engineer to join the team. The department will consist of this role and a junior maintenance technician. You will take overall responsibility for efficient running of all production/process machinery on site. Note, this is a hands on position, with some hands on responsibilities (developing CMMS/maintenance plan etc) The Role: * Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair mechanical and electrical faults. * Planned Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure the equipment remains reliable and functions smoothly. * Factory Operations: Oversee and execute factory startups and shutdowns. * Equipment Support: Assist with the installation and modification of electro-mechanical systems. * Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to production and operational staff. * Leading a 2 person team (coordinating tasks, assisting the technical support etc) The Requirements: * Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience. * Multi skilled with a bias towards mechanical engineering (competencies within electrical required) * Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within an manufacturing environment. * A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving. * Strong skills in diagnosing and repairing faults across electrical and mechanical systems