Lead Maintenance Engineer: Plant Reliability & Team Leader

Distinct Consultancy Group; Kearsley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering Department at our Bolton site. You will be responsible for the effective maintenance, repair and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment, ensuring maximum reliability, minimum downtime and high safety standards.

You will lead the engineering team, manage preventative maintenance programmes, oversee contractors and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant engineering or industrial maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience managing planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering Department.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment.
• Develop and manage Preventative Maintenance programmes (PPM).
• Attend to breakdowns promptly; investigate recurring problems.
• Promote health and safety compliance (COSHH, PPE).
• Coordinate installation, commissioning and contractor work.
• Manage departmental budgets and seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain maintenance records and report on performance and energy use.
• Drive continuous improvement to boost reliability and reduce downtime.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Plant engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Maintenance management

Team development

Job description

Distinct Consultancy Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to lead the Engineering Department at our Bolton site. You will be responsible for the effective maintenance, repair and servicing of plant, machinery, buildings and equipment, ensuring maximum reliability, minimum downtime and high safety standards.

You will lead the engineering team, manage preventative maintenance programmes, oversee contractors and drive continuous improvement across the site.