Engineering Lead — Hands-On Leader Driving Reliability

Recruitment Co.; Ely; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Co. is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive day-to-day performance of a hands-on engineering team in a busy production environment. You’ll influence maintenance strategy, mentor engineers and ensure high standards of reliability and safety.

You’ll combine practical engineering leadership with a proactive mindset, managing planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating contractors and delivering improvements that keep production moving smoothly.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in an engineering team with responsibility for delivery of maintenance.
• Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
• Solid understanding of preventative maintenance and equipment reliability.
• Ability to lead, support and develop other engineers.
• Proactive mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of maintenance engineers.
• Taking ownership of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Providing hands-on support with electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to machinery reliability and performance.
• Reducing downtime and supporting production efficiency.
• Getting involved in engineering projects, equipment upgrades and installations.
• Working alongside production teams to prioritise maintenance activities.
• Coaching and mentoring engineers to develop their skills and confidence.
• Coordinating contractors and ensuring engineering work is completed safely.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and maintaining engineering standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Manufacturing environment

Education

Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Recruitment Co. is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive day-to-day performance of a hands-on engineering team in a busy production environment. You’ll influence maintenance strategy, mentor engineers and ensure high standards of reliability and safety.

You’ll combine practical engineering leadership with a proactive mindset, managing planned and reactive maintenance, coordinating contractors and delivering improvements that keep production moving smoothly.