Lead Maintenance Engineer – Day Shift, Up to £50k

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and safety of their factory machinery in Birmingham. This hands-on role involves maintenance, fault finding, and improvements to support production efficiency. Applicants should have proven experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering. Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

£47,000 rising to £50,000 after 1 year

Monday–Friday day shift fixed on 06:00 till 14:00

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer or similar role in manufacturing.
• Keen understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Experience in contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across factory machinery.
• Lead fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime.
• Plan and implement TPM and PPM schedules.
• Support installations and commissioning of new machinery.

Skills

Knowledge of pneumatics

Knowledge of hydraulics

Knowledge of robotic systems

Strong understanding of TPM systems

Strong understanding of PPM systems

Education

Recognised qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to ensure the reliability and safety of their factory machinery in Birmingham. This hands-on role involves maintenance, fault finding, and improvements to support production efficiency. Applicants should have proven experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering. Competitive salary and ongoing development opportunities are offered.