Lead Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading processing business in Hampshire is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee maintenance in their automated factory. The role involves managing a team, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have an electrical engineering background and leadership experience.

Benefits

Training programs and development plans

Opportunities for progression within the company

Competitive salary

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 6 multi-skilled engineers reporting to you.
• Experience in factory/manufacturing background required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance activities.
• Deputize for the engineering manager as needed.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualification

Strong electrical and mechanical skills

Leadership or supervisory experience

Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Diagnosing faults and repairing equipment

Continuous improvement mindset

Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

Job Description

Lead Engineer
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000
Shift: Rotation Days & Nights
Location: Basingstoke, Farnborough, Newbury

We are recruiting for a market-leading processing business that has an opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join their automated factory in Hampshire. We are looking for a Lead Technician with a factory/manufacturing background who is multi-skilled, has an electrical bias, and holds an electrical engineering qualification.

As a Lead Technician, your responsibilities will include carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure all equipment operates efficiently and reliably. You will liaise with external contractors to coordinate maintenance and repair activities, and you'll be expected to review and update maintenance schedules regularly. Continuous improvement initiatives will be a key part of your role, including creating and maintaining pre-planned maintenance schedules for the facility. Additionally, you will deputize for the engineering manager as needed.

You will have 6 multi-skilled engineers reporting to you.

Skills required for the Lead Engineer:

1. Electrical engineering qualification
2. Strong electrical and mechanical skills
3. Leadership or supervisory experience
4. Experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment or factory background
5. Diagnosing faults and repairing equipment
6. Continuous improvement mindset
7. Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety regulations

The Lead Engineer will benefit from:

• Training programs and development plans
• Opportunities for progression within the company
• Competitive salary
• Pension, life insurance, private medical insurance
• Working for a company that invests in its staff

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the right skills, please click apply at the bottom of this advert. For further details, contact Eyleesha at Pioneer Selection Ltd. You will be eligible for our referral scheme, earning £250 for every candidate you recommend who is successfully placed in a permanent role. Terms and conditions apply; please see our website for details.