Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Tiro Associates - Executive Search & Selection; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer with electrical bias to manage engineering teams and enhance operational efficiency. This role involves overseeing projects, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and optimizing maintenance processes. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus and a pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled engineer looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

5% bonus

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance 4X

BUPA healthcare

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Free onsite EV charging

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled) required.
• Proven leadership and team management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering shift team for maximum plant availability.
• Implement initiatives to improve OEE and reduce costs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Experience with CMMS

Education

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

As a Lead Engineer (electrical bias) for a leading food manufacturer, you will be responsible for managing engineers, leading projects, and providing PPM and OEE support at the company's Trafford Park manufacturing site.

Our client is an established manufacturer of authentic global foods for hospitality, retail, food service, and wholesale sectors.

This challenging role requires a time-served or apprentice-trained engineer with experience in a fast-paced environment. The business has multiple CapEX projects planned, so previous project leadership experience is essential. The site is AA BRC rated; therefore, candidates must have experience working within a highly regulated and audited site.

Your responsibilities as Lead Electrical Engineer will include:

1. Act as the Engineering Shift Team CMMS Supervisor; support system implementation and control across phases, and train users to the correct standard.
2. Manage the engineering shift team, including 2 direct reports, to ensure maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment.
3. Implement initiatives to reduce costs, improve OEE, and minimize waste.
4. Ensure the engineering team operates to maximize machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality culture, hygiene, and adhere to budgetary requirements.

Your Profile:

• Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled) - ONC or BTEC equivalent; HNC is desirable, with demonstrable electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience managing contractors and issuing permit-to-work procedures.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

What's on offer:

• Attractive salary of £55,000-£56,000 per annum plus a 5% bonus.
• Continental shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.
• Pension up to 10%, Life Assurance 4X, BUPA healthcare.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and free onsite EV charging.
• Discounts on a range of products and services (up to £3,000 saving per year).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

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