Lead Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Randstad Construction and Property; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in construction and property services is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Wembley. You will lead a small team, ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical systems and managing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background and experience in a leadership role. Offering a competitive salary of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum, along with a flexible Monday to Friday shift pattern.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Weekends free

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Engineer managing and mentoring a small team.
• Extensive experience in a maintenance environment.
• Ability to diagnose faults and make critical on-site decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and oversee all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure smooth operation of mechanical systems.
• Drive fault diagnosis and project delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical engineering

Autonomous working

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? We have an exciting contract opportunity based in the vibrant Wembley area. 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. Your leadership will be key in maintaining high standards of work and ensuring project delivery on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of 2-3 engineers and oversee all scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the smooth operation of all mechanical systems and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Drive on-site fault diagnosis, decision making, and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

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

What We Offer

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

Additional Information

If you have the leadership skills and mechanical maintenance expertise we’re looking for, please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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