At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering activities, ensuring top-notch maintenance and mentoring the team.
- Company: Established facilities and engineering team in Blackburn with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, 25-30 days holiday, private healthcare, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, industry-leading training, and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a dynamic engineering team and enhancing your skills.
- Qualifications: City & Guilds Part 3 or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established facilities and engineering team based in Blackburn. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern.
The Role
- You'll take the lead on all engineering activity across the site, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered to the highest standard while supporting and mentoring the wider engineering team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the prompt completion of all planned, reactive and remedial work orders
- Providing routine and specialist engineering maintenance and breakdown support on site
- Offering technical, health, safety and environmental support across the facility
- Training, mentoring and supporting site-based technicians and engineering assistants
- Providing engineering advice and support to site management
- Leading by example and helping build a strong, collaborative team culture
What You'll Need
- City & Guilds Part 3, ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline
- CSCS card (or ECS card if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and ACOPs
- Knowledge of L8 Legionella guidelines
- Solid fault finding ability with the ability to read technical drawings
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
What's On Offer
- Up to £45,000 depending on experience
- 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service
- Private healthcare scheme covering pre-existing conditions
- Private pension scheme
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Industry leading training and development
- Staff discounts and rewards hub
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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Engineer | Blackburn | Up to £45,000 in London
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Health & Safety Legislation
ACOPs Knowledge
L8 Legionella Guidelines
Fault Finding
Technical Drawing Interpretation
