Lead Maintenance Engineer

TXM Recruit; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global intralogistics company seeks a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Leicester to oversee maintenance tasks and manage a small team. Responsibilities include performing electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated systems and conducting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Electromechanical discipline and experience with automated systems. This role offers a salary of £47,000 plus a shift premium and benefits including private healthcare and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions up to 6%

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Health care cashback scheme

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship in Electromechanical discipline to at least NVQ Level 3.
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5 is desirable.
• Knowledge of automated systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders and lead a small team.
• Oversee CMMS management and assist with maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
• Conduct mechanical tasks and perform electrical testing.
• Manage maintenance allocation within CMMS and track budgets.

Skills

Electromechanical apprenticeship

Experience with automated systems

Knowledge of WMS or WCS systems

Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electromechanical discipline

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5

Job description

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Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Salary: £47,000 + £8,000 Shift Premium

Contract: FTC until December 2026

TXM Recruit is partnering with a leading global intralogistics company that specializes in designing, developing, and maintaining highly automated systems. We are seeking a Lead Site Engineer to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stakeholders and lead a small team.
• Oversee CMMS management and assist with maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across the site, including continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on automated systems.
• Conduct mechanical tasks such as equipment strip-down, re-assembly, component replacement, and belt re-lacing.
• Perform electrical testing using a multi-meter, interpret electrical diagrams and symbols, and work with voltages up to 480V.
• Manage maintenance allocation within CMMS.
• Track budgets and KPIs.
• Lead and develop customer relations.

Shift Pattern:

• Panama shift (2, 2, 3)
• Day and night shifts – 6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed an apprenticeship in Electromechanical discipline to at least NVQ Level 3.
• Experience with automated systems.
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 5 is desirable.
• Knowledge of WMS or WCS systems is beneficial.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic knowledge is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contributions up to 6%.
• Private healthcare, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health care cashback scheme covering private medical excess costs.
• Opportunity to work for a renowned 'Best Companies' organization.
• 25 days holiday.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. We support applicants with specific requirements, including those needing reasonable adjustments during the selection process due to disability or long-term health conditions.