Lead Maintenance Engineer – 4-on/4-off Manufacturing

Marshalls; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days per annum incl. bank holidays

Guaranteed Christmas holidays

5% employer-matched pension

Free onsite parking

Health care cash plan

Job summary

Marshalls is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Sittingbourne to guide a two-engineer shift, ensuring continuous production by diagnosing faults and performing planned and reactive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems. The role operates on a 42-hour week with 4 on/4 off days and nights.

The ideal candidate has electrical and/or mechanical qualifications, experience in automated manufacturing, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications and time served apprenticeship required.
• Experience in a medium/large automated manufacturing operation.
• Experience in leading an engineering team preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding of health, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification and routine maintenance.
• Ability to interpret maintenance problems and advise on plant condition.
• Excellent communication with maintenance and production teams.
• PLC and VSD knowledge is advantageous.
• Experience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-engineer shift team to ensure continuous production and reduce downtime.
• Plan and perform a range of planned and reactive maintenance on diverse equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electronic control systems and implement fixes.
• Maintain safe working practices and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

Experience in automated manufacturing

Leadership experience

Health and safety regulatory knowledge

Electrical fault finding

Maintenance planning & reactive tasks

Strong problem solving

Clear communication

PLC & VSD knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics experience

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Marshalls is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in Sittingbourne to guide a two-engineer shift, ensuring continuous production by diagnosing faults and performing planned and reactive maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems. The role operates on a 42-hour week with 4 on/4 off days and nights.

The ideal candidate has electrical and/or mechanical qualifications, experience in automated manufacturing, and strong leadership and communication skills.