Lead Maintenance Engineer £50,000 to £52,000 Basic Salary + Bonus Monday to Friday – Permanent Days 08:30 – 16:30 Early Finish on Fridays No Weekend Working – 1 in 3 Weekend On-Call- but realistic 1 in 6 called out
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a well-established heavy industrial manufacturing business specialising in metal treatment and the production of specialist building and construction products. The site operates 24/7, 365 days a year, supplying products to a range of sectors including automotive, engineering, construction and wider industrial manufacturing. As Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, availability and performance of plant and machinery across the site. You will lead a small engineering team consisting of two Maintenance Engineers and one Apprentice Engineer, providing day-to-day technical leadership, support and guidance while remaining hands-on with electrical fault finding, planned maintenance and breakdown response. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to progress into a leadership role, while remaining technically hands-on. Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 08:30 – 16:30 Friday: Early finish No normal weekend working 1 in 3 weekend on-call rota Weekend on-call is compensated separately Permanent days-based position The role offers a strong work-life balance, with a consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern and only one weekend on-call requirement every three weeks. Key Responsibilities
Lead and support a team of two Maintenance Engineers and one Apprentice Engineer Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching and development to the engineering team Coordinate maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs Lead electrical fault finding across a range of industrial machinery and production equipment Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings Work with three-phase electrical systems, sensors, contactors, motors, drives and control systems Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and mechanical faults Support maintenance planning, prioritisation and continuous improvement activities Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard Support the development and training of the Apprentice Engineer Work closely with production and other departments to minimise equipment downtime Promote a strong safety, reliability and engineering culture across the site Maintain accurate maintenance records and contribute to site reliability initiatives Participate in the 1-in-3 weekend on-call rota, providing remote/telephone support and attending site where required Suitable Backgrounds
Maintenance Engineers, Senior Engineers and Lead Engineers from a wide range of industrial environments are encouraged to apply, including: Heavy Industry Metal Processing Metal Treatment Waste & Recycling Plastics Automotive Building Products Manufacturing Industrial Processing
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Lead Maintenance Engineer in London employer: ODIN RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
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