Lead Maintenance Engineer

Wtalent; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in Sheffield is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance and improvement activities. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and a proactive approach to maintenance.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintenance within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in preventive and reactive maintenance.
• Experience implementing TPM, 5S, and CI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on preventive & corrective maintenance across the manufacturing site.
• Develop and manage a proactive maintenance system.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational abilities

Preventive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Continuous improvement

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

W Talent Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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W Talent is delighted to be recruiting a Lead Maintenance Engineer on behalf of a growing manufacturing business located in South Sheffield near Junction 31. This is a days-based role offering a standout opportunity to lead, improve, and make a real impact across the manufacturing facility.

Are you a proactive, electrically biased or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to take the lead in a full site, dynamic environment? To be clear, this is a newly created role giving you the chance to thrive on driving continuous improvement and reducing downtime.

About the Role

As the Lead Maintenance Engineer, you'll take ownership of site maintenance and improvement activity, ensuring equipment and facilities run at peak efficiency. Working closely with the Production, Engineering, and Operational teams, you'll be instrumental in maintaining high safety standards, boosting uptime, and supporting CI initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on preventive & corrective maintenance across the manufacturing site.
• Develop and manage a proactive maintenance system.
• Lead troubleshooting and repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure compliance with H&S standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage parts inventory and oversee procurement as needed.
• Facilitate TPM implementation and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Oversee site facilities maintenance and emergency call-out duties.
• Maintain accurate records, analyse maintenance trends, and report findings to management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational and cost efficiency.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians on site.

Application Requirements

The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance of Sheffield and hold an ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering. They will bring a proven background in maintenance within fast-paced manufacturing environments, with hands-on experience in both preventive and reactive maintenance. Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities are essential, along with a track record of successfully implementing TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer

• Days-based position with flexible working hours.
• Starting salary between £40,000 - £48,000 depending on experience.
• Pension, bonus, and other company benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a progressive, growing manufacturing business.
• A platform to drive change and shape the maintenance function.

This is more than just a maintenance role; it's a real opportunity to step into a lead position where your ideas, experience, and drive for improvement will be recognised and valued. You'll be joining a forward-thinking, stable manufacturing business in Sheffield, committed to investing in its people, equipment, and processes.

Get in Touch

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge or ready to step up into a lead role, this is your chance to make a real impact. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, contact Glyn Dobb at W Talent to discuss the role in detail and help you decide if it's the right fit for your next career move.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing