Lead Engineer | Blackburn | Up to £45,000

Invictus Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Private pension

Life insurance

Holiday allowance 25 days

Training & development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Invictus Recruitment is looking for a Lead Engineer to join the facilities and engineering team in Blackburn. The role is full-time and permanent, offering 37.5 hours per week with a flexible shift pattern.

You will lead all engineering activity on site, ensuring maintenance is delivered to a high standard while mentoring the wider engineering team. The package includes up to £45,000, private healthcare, pension, and comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part 3, ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• CSCS card (or ECS card if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and ACOPs.
• Knowledge of L8 Legionella guidelines.
• Solid fault finding ability with the ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the prompt completion of all planned, reactive and remedial work orders.
• Providing routine and specialist engineering maintenance and breakdown support on site.
• Offering technical, health, safety and environmental support across the facility.
• Training, mentoring and supporting site-based technicians and engineering assistants.
• Providing engineering advice and support to site management.
• Leading by example and helping build a strong, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Organisational skills

Mentoring/Training

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Part 3 / ONC / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline

CSCS/ECS card

L8 Legionella guidelines knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Lead Engineer | Blackburn | Up to £45,000 | Permanent | 37.5hrs

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established facilities and engineering team based in Blackburn. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week on a flexible shift pattern.

The Role

You'll take the lead on all engineering activity across the site, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered to the highest standard while supporting and mentoring the wider engineering team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the prompt completion of all planned, reactive and remedial work orders
• Providing routine and specialist engineering maintenance and breakdown support on site
• Offering technical, health, safety and environmental support across the facility
• Training, mentoring and supporting site-based technicians and engineering assistants
• Providing engineering advice and support to site management
• Leading by example and helping build a strong, collaborative team culture

What You'll Need

• City & Guilds Part 3, ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline
• CSCS card (or ECS card if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and ACOPs
• Knowledge of L8 Legionella guidelines
• Solid fault finding ability with the ability to read technical drawings
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What's On Offer

• Up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service
• Private healthcare scheme covering pre-existing conditions
• Private pension scheme
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Industry leading training and development
• Staff discounts and rewards hub

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