Lead Maintenance Engineer

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and safety of their factory machinery in Birmingham. This hands-on role involves maintenance, fault finding, and improvements to support production efficiency. Applicants should have proven experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering. Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

£47,000 rising to £50,000 after 1 year

Monday–Friday day shift fixed on 06:00 till 14:00

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer or similar role in manufacturing.
• Keen understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience in contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across factory machinery.
• Lead fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Plan and implement TPM and PPM schedules.
• Support installations and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of robotic systems

Strong understanding of TPM systems

Strong understanding of PPM systems

Education

Recognised qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A Lead Maintenance Engineer/Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer is required for a leading manufacturer based in Birmingham.

The Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, reliability, and safety of all factory machinery, plant equipment, and facilities. This is a hands‑on role focused on preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement to maximise uptime and support production efficiency.

Package:

• £47,000 rising to £50,000 after 1 year

• Monday–Friday day shift fixed on 06:00 till 14:00

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Lead Maintenance Engineer Role:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across factory machinery.

• Lead fault‑finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

• Plan and implement TPM and PPM schedules, ensuring all maintenance activities are up to date.

• Support equipment installations and commissioning of new machinery.

• Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment

• Recognised qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic systems desirable.

• Strong understanding of TPM / PPM systems, health and safety procedures, and contractor management

• Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel