Lead Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves leading a dedicated maintenance team, ensuring both reactive and proactive maintenance of operational equipment. You will be responsible for driving site performance, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. The company, with a turnover exceeding £55 million annually, offers a supportive environment for continuous improvement and professional growth. If you are a motivated engineer with leadership skills and a passion for maintenance excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced company pension

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Qualifications

• Experience in a team leader or supervisory role is essential.
• Must be multi-skilled or mechanically biased with NVQ3 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shift maintenance team for reactive and proactive maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Drive site performance by reducing downtime and improving reliability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Proactive Maintenance

Risk Assessment

Mechanical Engineering

Education

NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

£57,000 - £60,000

London

4 on 4 off, days & nights

Benefits:

• Enhanced company pension
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work

We are looking for a lead maintenance engineer to join our team of hardworking engineers. Our turnover is over £55 million a year, establishing the success of the business.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the shift maintenance team, delivering both reactive and proactive maintenance across all operational equipment and infrastructure.
• Carry out, complete, and sign off planned maintenance and ensure timely completion across the team.
• Drive site performance by reducing downtime, improving reliability, and leading improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance tasks, checking RAMS, issuing permits to work, and ensuring safe practices.
• Conduct risk assessments for all maintenance and unplanned work.
• Ensure maintenance staff maintain tools and workspaces to a high standard.
• Work closely with the SHEQ team to resolve H&S, environmental, and compliance issues.
• Maintain logs, check sheets, and ensure all compliance records are correctly filled.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and attend relevant training.
• Any other duties reasonably requested by the management team.

Experience and Qualification:

• Experience in a team leader or supervisory role.
• Multi-skilled or mechanically biased.
• NVQ3 minimum in mechanical engineering.
• Time-served engineer.

Get in touch with Adam Baldwin regarding this or any role around London and the Southeast.