Lead Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Construction, Property and Engineering; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Wembley is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to oversee a small team in a vital maintenance contract. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a mechanical engineering background, and the ability to work autonomously. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible shifts, working Monday to Friday, with weekends free.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Monday to Friday shift pattern

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, managing and mentoring a small team.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with maintenance experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and diagnose faults on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team overseeing scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure smooth operation of all mechanical systems.
• Maintain high standards of work and ensure project delivery on time.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Wembley

Are you an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintenance and a knack for leadership? We have an exciting contract opportunity based in the vibrant Wembley area.

We're looking for a proactive and skilled individual with a strong mechanical bias to join a dynamic team on a crucial maintenance contract. You will be responsible for leading a small team of 2-3 engineers, overseeing all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical systems. Your leadership will be key in maintaining high standards of work and ensuring project delivery on time.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, with a track record of successfully managing and mentoring a small team.

• Strong mechanical engineering background and extensive experience in a maintenance environment.

• Ability to work autonomously, diagnose faults, and make key decisions on-site to minimize downtime.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary range of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum.

• Monday to Friday shift pattern, ensuring your weekends are free.

• Flexible working hours with a choice of two shifts: 7am - 4pm or 6am - 3pm.

If you have the leadership skills and mechanical maintenance expertise we're looking for, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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