Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Manufacturing Team

Winsearch; Worthington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company pension

Healthcare - BUPA after probation

Life Assurance

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Wigan site (Standish or Pemberton) to support the Maintenance Manager. You'll supervise technicians daily and drive projects from concept to delivery, ensuring production runs smoothly.

You will promote the CMMS, manage safety, do fault finding, plan preventative maintenance, and use data to improve performance. The role requires apprentice-level qualifications and a proactive, collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Completed Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and health & safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians on a day-to-day basis and support Maintenance Manager.
• Deputise for Maintenance Manager as required.
• Monitor equipment condition and report abnormalities/risks.
• Prioritise work to focus on preventative maintenance and critical tasks.
• Identify replacement parts and order via approved channels.
• Manage change requests for non-like-for-like replacements.
• Ensure tasks are completed safely and audit performance.
• Diagnose issues across equipment with cross-functional teams.
• Communicate timelines for overhauls and return to service clearly.
• Use data to drive decision making.
• Identify and action training needs for team members.

Skills

Maintenance experience in manuf.

Strong communication

Health & safety focus

Education

Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship

BEng (Hons) Electrical/Electronic Eng

Tools

COMPEX Certification

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Winsearch is seeking a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer at our Wigan site (Standish or Pemberton) to support the Maintenance Manager. You'll supervise technicians daily and drive projects from concept to delivery, ensuring production runs smoothly.

You will promote the CMMS, manage safety, do fault finding, plan preventative maintenance, and use data to improve performance. The role requires apprentice-level qualifications and a proactive, collaborative approach with cross-functional teams.