Lead Maintenance Engineer

Cure Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to lead a team and ensure production uptime. Responsibilities include maintenance of electrical and mechanical machinery and compliance with Health and Safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship, strong leadership skills, and experience in an automated environment. This role offers a rotating 24-hour shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience in an automated production environment.
• Strong engineering background both electrically and mechanically.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Engineers on shift, providing guidance and support.
• Fault finding, repair, and maintenance of machinery.
• Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and ensuring schedules are met.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Electrical support

Mechanical support

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Cure Talent are excited to partner with a thriving UK Medical Device Manufacturing Company in their search for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding Engineering Department.

As the new Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will take on a hands-on leadership role, heading up a team of Engineers working on a rotating shift pattern. You will provide both electrical and mechanical support for production machinery across the site, while also leading a team of two Engineers on your shift. This role is critical in ensuring production uptime, driving best practices, and maintaining compliance with Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Engineers on shift, providing guidance, support, and hands-on expertise
• Fault finding, repair, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical production machinery
• Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and ensuring schedules are met
• Installing and upgrading electrical circuitry while supporting mechanical breakdowns as required
• Driving Health and Safety compliance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Strong engineering background both electrically and mechanically
• Proven team leadership experience in an automated production environment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings
• Solid knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and downtime management

Hours of Work

Rotating 24-hour shift pattern:

• 2 Days Working, 2 Days Off, 2 Nights Working, 2 Days Off

If you are a skilled and motivated Engineer with proven leadership experience, a strong technical background, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity.