Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer seeks a Lead Engineer with electrical bias to manage engineering projects and oversee maintenance operations efficiently. The role demands strong leadership and technical skills, offering a competitive salary package, opportunity for bonuses, and comprehensive benefits to ensure a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance 4X

BUPA healthcare

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Free EV onsite charging

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on a range of products and services (up to £3k saving pa)

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship with demonstrable skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Proficiency in managing contractors and understanding permit-to-work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering shift including direct reports to maximize production plant availability.
• Implement initiatives to drive out costs and improve OEE.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi skilled)

ONC or BTEC equivalent

HNC (desirable)

Tools

Maintenance management software (CMMS)

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 company's Trafford Park manufacturing site.

Our client is an established manufacturer of authentic global foods to hospitality and the 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; so previous experience of leading projects is essential. The site is AA BRC rated; therefor candidiate must have experience of working within a highly regulated/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 provide maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment.

Implement initiatives that drive out costs, improve OEE and waste reduction.

Ensure that the engineering team operates to maximise machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality culture, hygiene, and budgetary requirements.

Your Profile:

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi skilled) - ONC or BTEC equivalent, HNC (desirable) with demonstrable electrial and mechanical maintenace 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:

Attractive salary, 55-56k pa + 5% bonus

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 saving pa)

Cycle to work scheme

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