Lead Maintenance Engineer – Automation & PLC Systems

Synergi Search & Select Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

Overtime Available

Call-Out Allowance

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Exposure to Major Automation & Capital

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select Ltd in Slough is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated FMCG facility. You will lead maintenance across production lines, fault-find PLC-controlled equipment and drive reliability improvements.

The role offers £60,000-£65,000 base, plus annual bonus, pension, overtime, call-out allowance, and ongoing training. You will also lead projects, manage the engineering team and support capital investment programs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Lead Maintenance Engineer or similar role in manufacturing.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• PLC fault-finding experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Experience on automated machinery and production lines.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and reliability techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities across a highly automated manufacturing facility.
• Fault-find and repair PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Support and improve automation, controls and electrical systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Improve machine uptime, efficiency and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades and new installations.
• Manage PLC backups and control system documentation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the engineering team.
• Participate in the engineering call-out rota.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

PLC fault finding

Automation knowledge

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Siemens PLCs

TIA Portal

SCADA Systems

Job description

Synergi Search & Select Ltd in Slough is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a highly automated FMCG facility. You will lead maintenance across production lines, fault-find PLC-controlled equipment and drive reliability improvements.

The role offers £60,000-£65,000 base, plus annual bonus, pension, overtime, call-out allowance, and ongoing training. You will also lead projects, manage the engineering team and support capital investment programs.