Lead Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing business as a Lead Maintenance Engineer, where you'll take ownership of site maintenance and improvement activities. This dynamic role offers the chance to drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring equipment operates at peak efficiency. You'll collaborate with various teams, maintain high safety standards, and mentor junior engineers. With a competitive salary and flexible working hours, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a progressive environment committed to investing in its people and processes.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

Bonus

Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintenance within fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience in preventive and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Lean Manufacturing Tools

Job description

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 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 talk through the role in detail and help you decide if it's the right fit for your next career move.