Lead Maintenance Engineer

Warner Consultancy Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a proactive and skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer for their Stone facility. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring the reliability of production equipment, and leading a small team in various maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, gas, and plumbing systems.

Benefits

33 days holiday inclusive of BH

Contributory NEST Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical engineering.
• Fabrication, welding, milling, and turning skills.
• Willing to work beyond standard hours for critical breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a small maintenance team.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment faults.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fault-finding

Education

Electrical Qualification/Certification – 18th Edition

Gas Safety Certification (COCN1)

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: Stone, Staffordshire

Employment Type: Full-time, day shifts (plus call-outs)

Salary: Up to £50k basic, based on experience

Holiday: 33 days inclusive of BH

Pension: Contributory NEST Pension

About Us: Tecni-Form is a leading UK manufacturer specializing in rotational moulding and reaction injection moulding (RIM). With over 50 years of experience, we serve diverse sectors including automotive, healthcare, and industrial equipment. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has established us as a trusted partner for clients such as JCB, Caterpillar, and Veolia.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a proactive and skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance operations at our Stone manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our production equipment and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and motivate a small team in coordinating maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, gas, and plumbing systems.

· Diagnose and resolve equipment faults promptly to minimize downtime.

· Implement preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate records.

· Carry out repairs and fabrication work.

· Work closely with outside contractors to co-ordinate repairs, obtain quotations and schedule routine PPMs.

· Collaborate with production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

· Ensure completion of Compliance activities including LEVs, calibration, inspections etc

· Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies including producing risk assessments where required.

· Maintain and manage stock of spare parts whilst minimising cost.

· Clear record-keeping and calibration records using our in-house computer system.

Essential Criteria:

· Current and relevant Electrical Qualification/Certification – 18th Edition essential.

· Proven experience in mechanical engineering

· Fabrication and welding, milling and turning.

· Strong aptitude for fault-finding in mechanical, electrical, gas, and plumbing systems.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Willing to work beyond standard hours for critical breakdowns

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

· Gas Safety Certification (COCN1).

· Forklift Truck Driver or willing to learn.

Person Specification:

· Autonomous / Self-managed

· Team Player

· Respect for organisational structure

· Ability to create a plan and follow-through

· Lead by example – nurture internal talent

How to Apply: If you are a motivated maintenance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and salary requirements to our HR team via this advert.

Deadline for applications: Monday 23rd June 2025 – Applications will be reviewed as they come in.

2-stage onsite interview process including assessments.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE