Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to ensure operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for technical support, maintenance tasks, and collaboration to meet safety and production standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension

Death in service

Medical scheme

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ability to handle mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and inverter drives.

Responsibilities

• Responding quickly to production breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Providing technical support to shift engineers and apprentices.
• Performing planned maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Apprentice-trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Tools

PLCs

Inverter drives

Job description

Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Gloucester

Client:

Morgan Ryder

Location:

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Salary: Competitive salary + pension + death in service, medical scheme, and more!

Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: Mon-Thurs Days (06:00 – 18:00), Fri-Sun off
• Week 2: Mon–Thurs Nights (18:00 – 06:00), 6 days off (Fri-Wed)
• Week 3: Thurs–Sat Days (06:00- 18:00), Sun off

About the Role:

Are you a problem-solver passionate about maintaining operational efficiency? Do you enjoy working with advanced machinery in a dynamic environment? If yes, we want to hear from you!

As a Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), you will ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding quickly to production breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Providing technical support to shift engineers and apprentices
• Performing planned maintenance and repairs
• Driving continuous improvement through innovative projects
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Collaborating with contractors and colleagues to meet company goals

Requirements:

• Apprentice-trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Experience in maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge
• Ability to handle mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and inverter drives
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Your work will directly impact production success and continuous improvement efforts. You will have opportunities to develop new skills and lead exciting projects that advance the business.