LEAD Maintenance Engineer - £58,000 - DAYS

Proactive Global; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Worcester Park Estate is seeking a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer to manage maintenance operations and lead a multi-skilled team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and an electrical bias. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance tasks, performing fault finding and repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of £58,000 and a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a maintenance team in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair a variety of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate site maintenance tasks.
• Support a multi-skilled maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on machinery.

Skills

Leadership skills

Electrical bias

Hands-on maintenance

Fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Overview

On behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment.

The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both supervising the maintenance team and remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day maintenance and repair activities across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance tasks.
• Lead, guide, and support a team of multi‑skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.
• Remain hands‑on, carrying out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a range of electrical and mechanical machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including motors, control panels, sensors, and PLCs.
• Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring all work is completed to high standards and in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, recommending and implementing efficiency and reliability enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulatio...

Lead Maintenance Engineer Kent (near Dartford)

Salary : £58,000

Shifts : Monday to Friday days 40 hours

Sector : Manufacturing / Production