Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Lead Engineer (Electrical Bias) to oversee engineering operations at their Trafford Park site. This role involves managing a team, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical maintenance and proven leadership skills. You will drive initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs while working in a dynamic environment. If you are looking for a challenging position that offers growth and the chance to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance 4X

BUPA Healthcare

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free EV Onsite Charging

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts on Products and Services

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment with project leadership.
• Demonstrable electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering shift and ensure maximum availability of production plant.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives and improve OEE.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Team Management

Project Leadership

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled)

ONC or BTEC equivalent

HNC (desirable)

Tools

CMMS (Maintenance Management Software)

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias), Trafford Park

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Location:

Trafford Park, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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

Your responsibilities as Lead Electrical Engineer will include:

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

Your Profile:

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

What's on offer:

• Continental Shift Pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off.
• Pension up to 10%, Life Assurance 4X, BUPA healthcare.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and free EV onsite charging.
• Discounts on a range of products and services (up to £3k savings per annum).
• Cycle to work scheme.

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