Lead Maintenance Engineer

E3 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical manufacturer in West Sussex is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias to join their team. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £53,000, with an annual bonus, comprehensive benefits including private healthcare, and opportunities for training and development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, excellent leadership skills, and experience using CMMS. Applications can be submitted directly to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 10%

33 Days Holiday

Competitive Company Pension

Full Funded Private Health Care

Company Shares Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of industry-based experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing and engineering environments, preferably process manufacturing.
• Strong skills in maintenance planning and management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with production management.
• Act as the primary technical contact for contractors.
• Manage the Computerised Maintenance Management System for effective scheduling.

Skills

Electrically biased engineering

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Experience with CMMS

Education

Apprenticeship trained or equivalent (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, HNC)

Job description

A globally leading chemical manufacturer, located in the Arun District of West Sussex are seeking an electrically-biased Lead Maintenance Engineer to join their team. Offering a competitive salary, bonus and other great benefits! The role also offers training and development opportunities with the autonomy to lead the entire maintenance team.

Operating in over 80 countries, the company produces high-performance raw materials that serve a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, energy, and pharmaceuticals.

Salary and Benefits of the Lead Maintenance Engineer

• Annual Salary: Between £45,000 - £53,000 (DOE)
• Annual Bonus up to 10%
• 33 Days Holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Competitive Company Pension: Employee Contribution - 6%, Employer Contribution - 10%
• Full Funded Private Health Care
• Company Shares Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities

Lead Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

As the Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will be joining an established engineering department, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager for the site. As the Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will take full responsibility for maintenance activities across the site including maintenance planning, devising responsibilities across the team and keeping up to date with reporting, documentation and improvements for the site.

Key Responsibilities

• To coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with production management, focusing on planned maintenance improvements, while guiding technicians in daily tasks, prioritising based on operational needs, and troubleshooting breakdowns hands‑on.
• Act as the primary technical contact for contractors and coordinating maintenance tasks and guiding the engineers in daily work.
• Manage and optimise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for effective scheduling, accurate data management, and reporting, while managing spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components in a cost-effective manner.
• Lead and support engineering projects from initial planning through completion, including managing budgets, timelines, compliance with guidelines, and post-project performance tracking.

I am keen to speak to anyone with the following experience…

• Electrically bias engineer with over 5 years of industry-based experience.
• Apprenticeship trained engineers or equivalent (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, HNC etc.)
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Experience of working within manufacturing and engineering environments (preferably process manufacturing or high-hazard environments)
• Vast experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Software).

Further Information on the Role

• Monday - Friday: Days Based Role
• Working Hours: 8am - 4pm
• Fully Site Based Role

How to Apply

Apply Direct: To apply for the position of Lead Maintenance Engineer, please submit your CV for review. Or reach out to Toni-Marie Monks at E3 Recruitment.