Electrical Maintenance Lead | Capex & Team Oversight

Staffbase Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

31 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Our client, a successful manufacturing business in the UK, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance and CAPEX activities at a large processing plant near Merton. You will manage a small team and external contractors while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have 5+ years of supervisory experience, an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/degree or 18th edition), and IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety training.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or heavy industry maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and CAPEX project skills.
• Holds recognised electrical qualification and safety training (IOSH/NEBOSH preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities and CAPEX projects.
• Manage a small team of engineers and external contractors.
• Plan, manage, and control maintenance activities and budgets.
• Develop spare parts sourcing and inventory processes.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and legal standards.
• Provide hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance support.
• Maintain and develop the CMMS system.
• Lead continuous improvement to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Skills

Team leadership

CMMS management

CAPEX budgeting

PLC knowledge

Electrical engineering

HSE awareness

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/degree or 18th edition)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our client, a successful manufacturing business in the UK, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance and CAPEX activities at a large processing plant near Merton. You will manage a small team and external contractors while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Applicants should have 5+ years of supervisory experience, an electrical engineering qualification (HNC/degree or 18th edition), and IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent safety training.