Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; Stretford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer with an electrical bias to oversee engineering projects and manage a dedicated team. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence at a state-of-the-art manufacturing site. You will lead initiatives to enhance machine uptime and drive cost efficiencies while working in a highly regulated environment. The position offers an attractive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a chance to contribute to exciting CapEX projects. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

5% bonus

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

• Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer with electrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, regulated environment with project leadership.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Project management

Education

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled)

HNC

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 catering to hospitality, retail, food service, and wholesale sectors.

This challenging role requires a time-served or 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 environment.

Your responsibilities as Lead Electrical Engineer will include:

• Acting as the Engineering Shift Team CMMS Supervisor; supporting system implementation and control across phases, and training users to the correct standard.
• Managing the engineering shift team, including 2 direct reports, to ensure maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment.
• Implementing initiatives that reduce costs, improve OEE, and minimize waste.
• Ensuring the engineering team operates to maximize machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality, hygiene, and budget adherence.

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 experience.
• Experience 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:

• Attractive salary, £55-56k per annum + 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 EV onsite charging.
• Discounts on a range of products and services (up to £3k annual savings).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

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