Lead Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Industrial)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is helping a leading UK materials processing group in Abergavenny recruit a Lead Maintenance Engineer. You will oversee a team of 6 engineers on a £100 million turnover site, guiding maintenance of 3-phase machinery, lasers, PLCs, hydraulics and drives.

The role offers a Monday–Friday rotating shift pattern (6am–2pm, then 2pm–10pm) with overtime paid at 1.5x and Sundays at 2x. You will be the go‑to technical expert, driving continuous improvement and staff development.

Qualifications

• PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment across a large site.
• Leading a team of 6 Maintenance Engineers.
• Rotating shifts: 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform preventive maintenance on 3-phase machinery, hydraulics, drives, and PLC systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and mentor the maintenance team.
• Ensure safe operation and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Team leadership

PLC fault finding

3-phase machinery

Hydraulics

Motors & drives

Tools

PLC controls

Industrial machinery

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Industrial)
£50,000 – £55,000 + Overtime OTE 70k + Company Bonus
Abergavenny

Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking to take a leading role overseeing a team of 6 skilled Engineers, within a £100 million turnover company that have recently invested £40 million into new, best-in-class machinery and equipment?

Are you looking to be the go‑to technical expert, solving issues and mentoring staff across a large industrial site, in a diverse and challenging role where no two days are ever the same?

In this double‑days role you will be performing a split of planned and reactive maintenance in a busy industrial environment, whilst leading a close‑knit team of 6 Engineers. This will include working on 3-phase machinery, lasers, PLC controls, hydraulics, drives and related equipment.

Founded nearly 70 years ago, this materials processing company are the largest in the UK within their sector, boasting a turnover of £120 million. With a recent investment of £40 million into new machinery, they aim to continue growing on their 40-acre site for years to come.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking for a challenging role where every day is different, leading a small team within a large and progressive company.

The Role:

• PPM and RM on industrial machinery and equipment across a large site
• Working on 3-phase, hydraulics, drives, motors, and PLC fault finding
• Leading a team of 6 Maintenance Engineers
• Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm, then 2pm – 10pm, rotating weekly
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, Sunday 2x

The Person:

• Maintenance Engineer
• Manufacturing, Industrial or similar background
• Looking to lead a team of 6

Reference number: BBBH27501

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.