Lead Maintenance Engineer

TipTopJob; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer in Gillingham. This full-time, permanent role involves managing a team, executing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical or mechanical engineering and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and career development

Company benefits including pension and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Flexibility to work a rota or on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers and technicians.
• Plan and execute preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: Gillingham

Salary: GBP49,000 per annum

Job Type: Full:time Permanent

Are you a skilled and experienced engineer ready for a leadership challenge? Were seeking a Lead Engineer with a strong electrical or mechanical engineering background to join our dynamic team and drive operational excellence. This is a full:time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of engineers and technicians for efficient daily operations.
• Plan and execute preventive and reactive maintenance across electrical or mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues, minimizing downtime and upholding safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Background in either electrical or mechanical engineering (multi:skilled preferred).
• Strong fault:finding and problem:solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
• Flexibility to work a rota or on:call schedule as needed.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of GBP49,000 per annum.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for further training and career development.
• Company benefits including pension, holidays, and more.
  
  

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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