Lead Engineer – Manufacturing & Equipment Reliability

CV Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual holiday

Workplace pension

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

CV Consulting Ltd is seeking a Lead Engineer to join a UK manufacturing operation, based in Milton Keynes and surrounding towns. The role centers on leading a small team, delivering technical direction and hands-on maintenance across electrical, mechanical and control systems.

You should have an electrical engineering background (mechanical bias acceptable) and a minimum NVQ Level 3, with proven leadership and fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial engineering environment.
• Strong electrical engineering background with possible mechanical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support a team of five Engineers with day-to-day guidance.
• Carry out hands-on mechanical, electrical and electronic maintenance and repair.
• Ensure planned maintenance activities are completed on schedule.
• Diagnose faults and implement root-cause solutions.
• Monitor machinery for safe and efficient operation.
• Support production with breakdowns and changeovers.
• Coordinate workload and maintain maintenance reports.
• Manage spare parts, stock checks and replacements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and safety programmes.
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager and Production Team Leaders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Maintenance engineering

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Project work

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

CV Consulting Ltd is seeking a Lead Engineer to join a UK manufacturing operation, based in Milton Keynes and surrounding towns. The role centers on leading a small team, delivering technical direction and hands-on maintenance across electrical, mechanical and control systems.

You should have an electrical engineering background (mechanical bias acceptable) and a minimum NVQ Level 3, with proven leadership and fault-finding skills.