Lead Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Industrial) in Abergavenny

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

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is hiring a Lead Maintenance Engineer for a major manufacturing site in Abergavenny. You will oversee a team of 6 engineers on a large site with significant capital investment, responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance across a multi‑discipline environment.

The role operates on a double-day shift, 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, with overtime at 1.5x and Sundays at 2x. A dynamic, progressive company offers opportunity to mentor and develop the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• Proficient in fault finding on PLCs, hydraulics and drives.
• Willing to work rotating shifts (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm).

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and RM on industrial machinery across a large site.
• Work with 3-phase, hydraulics, drives, motors and PLC fault finding.
• Lead a team of 6 Maintenance Engineers.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x; Sundays at 2x.

Skills

Team leadership

PLC fault finding

Planned maintenance

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. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.