Lead Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Wembley. You will lead a team, manage maintenance operations, and ensure mechanical systems run smoothly. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates have strong leadership and mechanical expertise. Apply if you're ready to take on this critical role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Weekends off

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer with managing experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering background in maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose faults and make key decisions on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ensure smooth operation of mechanical systems.
• Maintain high workmanship standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering

Problem-solving

Autonomous work

Job description

Overview

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Wembley

Are you an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer with a passion for maintenance and a knack for leadership? This contract opportunity is based in Wembley. We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual with a strong mechanical bias to join a dynamic team on a crucial maintenance contract. You will be responsible for leading a small team of 2-3 engineers, overseeing all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of all mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of 2-3 engineers and coordinate all scheduled and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure the smooth operation of all mechanical systems and manage maintenance delivery to required standards.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and drive project delivery on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer, with a track record of successfully managing and mentoring a small team.
• Strong mechanical engineering background and extensive experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, diagnose faults, and make key decisions on-site to minimize downtime.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum.
• Monday to Friday shift pattern, ensuring weekends are free.
• Flexible working hours with two shift options: 7am - 4pm or 6am - 3pm.

If you have the leadership skills and mechanical maintenance expertise we’re looking for, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further. Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.