Lead Maintenance Engineer

Cpm Group Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sittingbourne is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee a team and ensure equipment reliability. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position offers competitive pay, career growth, and a range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a pension scheme.

Benefits

34 days holiday

Employer-matched 5% pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in automated manufacturing.
• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to ensure continuous production.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Electrical fault finding

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC knowledge

VSD knowledge

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB)
£55,918 (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits
42 hours per week, 4 on - 4 off, rotating days & nights

Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. These words guide our actions and inspire us. Since 1890, we’ve been committed to quality and community, supplying landmarks like Trafalgar Square and caring for our environment and communities.

We’re investing in our Engineering team with opportunities for personal development and career growth. We’re recruiting Engineering Team Leaders for our Sittingbourne site.

Mission

Your main responsibilities include leading a team of two engineers on shift to ensure continuous production by troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance activities. The shift pattern is 4 days on, 4 days off, covering 6am to 6pm, including nights.

Essential Skills

• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications (apprenticeship completed)
• 3+ years’ experience in a medium/large automated manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Electrical fault finding and routine maintenance skills
• Ability to diagnose and recommend solutions for plant issues
• Excellent communication skills with maintenance and production teams
• PLC and VSD knowledge is advantageous
• Experience with mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and benefits, including:

• Shift patterns with overtime
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer-matched 5% pension scheme
• Company uniform and free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts, wellbeing centre, mobile discounts, share scheme, life assurance

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to providing a fair, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We embrace diversity to reflect the communities we serve.