Lead Electrical Maintenance Technician

Zenith People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee a dedicated team of Maintenance Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement and ensuring operational targets are met through effective leadership and hands-on engineering maintenance. You will be responsible for supervising a skilled team, coordinating maintenance schedules, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety. If you are an experienced Electrical Biased Lead Engineer with a passion for enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and motivate a team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment.

Skills

Leadership/Management Experience

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Troubleshooting Complex Machines

Preventative Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Full Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CMMS

PLC

HMI

Job description

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in County Durham and are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer to support a team of 4 to 6 Maintenance Technicians on Shift. We are looking for candidates with proven leadership/management/team leading experience and a full Apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Duties are as follows:-

• Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment in a High-Volume Manufacturing environment
• Drive continuous improvement and support production to meet operational targets

Team Leadership:

• Supervise, motivate and lead a team of Maintenance Engineers on shift
• Delegate daily tasks and ensure clear communication of priorities
• Provide technical support and guidance to the team during fault-finding and repairs
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability and safety

• Perform hands-on engineering maintenance tasks, including reactive (firefighting) and planning preventative maintenance
• Minimise downtime by swiftly addressing breakdowns and troubleshooting equipment issues
• Coordinate and execute maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion

• Liaise with production teams to minimise disruption during maintenance activities
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify potential issues
• Ensure compliance with health & safety protocols during all maintenance activities

• Contribute to identifying and implementing improvements in maintenance processes
• Support projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability and efficiency
• Provide feedback to the Engineering Management Team regarding recurring issues and areas for improvement

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in the CMMS (e.g. job logs, actions, time and maintenance schedules)
• Report shift performance, downtime causes and key findings to the Engineering Manager

Skills & Qualifications

• Time served mechanical/electrical engineer (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred)
• Proficient troubleshooting and repairing complex machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (sensors, conveyors, chains, PLC, Servos, HMI, risk assessments)

If you are a time-served Electrical Biased Lead Engineer and would like to be considered for this role please click apply now