Lead Maintenance Engineer: Lead Team & Plant Excellence

Elix Sourcing Solutions

Alton

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced call‑out payments
25 days annual leave
10% pension contribution
Life assurance - 8x salary
Bonus up to 15%

Job summary

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead the maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient operation of site facilities. The role runs Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:30pm with an on‑call rota.

You will supervise maintenance activities, coordinate technicians, and drive improvements while upholding high safety standards. Benefits include enhanced call‑out payments, 25 days annual leave, 10% pension contribution, life assurance of 8x salary, and a bonus of

Qualifications

  • Instrumentation qualification – Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems.
  • 4–5 years' supervisory maintenance experience.
  • Experience in oil & gas or similar industry.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervising and supporting the Maintenance Team
  • Planning and prioritising routine and corrective maintenance
  • Supporting contractors, shutdowns and project work
  • Ensuring Health & Safety and compliance standards are maintained
  • Identifying opportunities for plant improvement
  • Ensuring maintenance systems and documentation are kept up to date
  • Taking responsibility for day-to-day maintenance performance

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge
Leadership
Communication
Maintenance supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Instrumentation

Job description

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead the maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient operation of site facilities. The role runs Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:30pm with an on‑call rota.

You will supervise maintenance activities, coordinate technicians, and drive improvements while upholding high safety standards. Benefits include enhanced call‑out payments, 25 days annual leave, 10% pension contribution, life assurance of 8x salary, and a bonus of

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