Lead Maintenance Engineer

Robert Walters UK; Stretford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a globally recognised brand as a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Trafford Park. This role offers the chance for career progression into leadership or management, focusing on maintaining robotic and PLC operated machinery while ensuring safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, particularly in fast-paced industries, and will thrive in an environment that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Training for personal and professional growth

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Strong background in site and machinery maintenance, preferably in FMCG, food, or pharma.
• Background in working with electrical and automated equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi-skilled or electrical maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proactive and preventative maintenance of robotic and PLC machinery.
• Collaborate with lead engineers and shift workers for continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor team members.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Electrical Skills

Automated Systems

Health and Safety Awareness

IT Proficiency

Education

17th or 18th Edition Regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a globally recognised brand with an ever-growing order book and plans for expansion.

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: Trafford Park

Our client, a global supplier of safety equipment, is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to join their UK engineering team in South Manchester at Trafford Park. This role offers a clear progression path into Leadership or Management positions, with a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 p/a depending on experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring proactive and preventative maintenance of the company’s robotic and PLC operated machinery.

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognised brand
• Clear progression path into Leadership or Management roles
• Competitive salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 p/a

What you'll do:

As a Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and safety of our client's operations. Your primary focus will be on the proactive and preventative maintenance of robotics and PLC operated machinery. You will collaborate with another lead engineer and a team of shift workers to drive forward TPM and Continuous Improvement initiatives, while contributing to maintaining high standards across the business. As part of your leadership responsibilities, you will also have the opportunity to train and mentor others.

• Ensure proactive and preventative maintenance of the company’s robotics and PLC operated machinery
• Work closely with another lead engineer and a team of shift workers
• Drive forward TPM and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Contribute to maintaining high levels of health and safety awareness across the business
• Use Microsoft Office and other online and AI-driven applications for daily tasks
• Train and mentor others as part of your leadership responsibilities

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Lead Maintenance Engineer role brings a strong background in site and machinery maintenance, ideally within fast-paced industries such as FMCG, food or pharma. You are comfortable working with electrical and automated equipment, demonstrating your adaptability to technological advancements. Applicants for this role must have a demonstrable background working in a multi-skilled or electrical maintenance background, ideally with 17 th or 18 th edition regulations. The ideal applicant will have exposure to ultrasonic machinery, or have experience maintaining specialised equipment for bagging, flow wrapping, cutting and printing.

• Strong background in site and machinery maintenance
• Experience working with fast-moving or packaging equipment in industries such as FMCG, food or pharma
• Ability to work with electrical and automated equipment
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Appreciation for HSE considerations
• Previous management / leadership experience

What sets this company apart:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised brand that holds an ever-growing order book and ambitious plans for further expansion. The company is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering training opportunities for personal and professional growth. They value their employees' contributions and are dedicated to recognising and rewarding hard work.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career with a global brand? Apply today by clicking on the link provided.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum + + bonus and benefits

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + bonus and benefits