Lead Maintenance Technician - Automation & Team Leader

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd.; PRESTON BROOK; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement 22 days

Medicash

Financial wellbeing app

High street discounts

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

Training programmes

Job summary

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. at Runcorn Depot is seeking a qualified Lead Technician to head a multi-skilled maintenance team, plan and schedule activities, supervise external contractors and report to the Engineering Manager.

Based at the Runcorn Depot, you will oversee automation and facility systems, ensure safety audits, and contribute to national team training. The role includes opportunities for technical and leadership development and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Minimum recognised Level 3 engineering, electrical, or mechanical qualification.
• Proven experience managing a maintenance department.
• Experience working with automated conveyor systems.
• Experience fault finding within electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule maintenance for automation and facility systems.
• Supervise external contractors on site.
• Conduct security auditing and risk reviews.
• Plan resource allocation and maintenance budgets.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance management

Conveyor systems experience

Electrical/mechanical fault finding

Team leadership

Education

Level 3 engineering/electrical/mechanical qualification

Job description

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Ltd. at Runcorn Depot is seeking a qualified Lead Technician to head a multi-skilled maintenance team, plan and schedule activities, supervise external contractors and report to the Engineering Manager.

Based at the Runcorn Depot, you will oversee automation and facility systems, ensure safety audits, and contribute to national team training. The role includes opportunities for technical and leadership development and a contributory pension scheme.