Lead Maintenance Engineer - Days in G72, Cairns, South Lanarkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Scotland; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly motivated Lead Maintenance Engineer to lead a team and manage maintenance activities at their East Kilbride Depot. The role offers excellent technical and leadership development opportunities, with responsibilities including team management, scheduling maintenance, and troubleshooting complex issues. Salary ranges from £46,000 to £47,000 per annum, with additional perks like a contributory pension scheme and health cash programme.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health cash programme

Access to High Street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a maintenance team or department.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of maintenance technicians.
• Scheduling maintenance for automation systems.
• Preparing reports for stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Skills

Leading and motivating a team

Fault-finding in electrical systems

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification

IOSH or NEBOSH (desirable)

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer - Days

East Kilbride, Scotland

£46,000 to £47,000 per annum, plus overtime

Mon‑Fri days

Cruise Control Recruitment are recruiting a Lead Maintenance Engineer for a leading employer that is committed to innovation and excellence. They value their employees and offer a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Technician to join our team at our East Kilbride Depot. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead a small multi‑skilled team of technicians, playing a critical role in planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities for our automated systems and facilities. This role offers excellent opportunities for technical and leadership development, including potential support for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team of maintenance technicians.
• Scheduling maintenance for automation and facility systems.
• Supervising external contractors on‑site.
• Conducting security audits.
• Resource planning and allocation.
• Preparing and delivering daily, weekly, and monthly reports to key stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical).
• Proven experience in managing a maintenance department or team.
• Demonstrable experience working with automated conveyor systems.
• Strong fault‑finding skills within electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Desirable qualifications: IOSH or NEBOSH.

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Health cash programme to assist with day‑to‑day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions.
• Financial Wellbeing application which allows for flexible control of your finances.
• Access to High Street discounts.
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme).

39.17 hours per week - Monday to Friday (Apply online only) 1 in 3 Sundays 0700 – 1200

To Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply ASAP.

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