Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Coleshill is seeking a Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will oversee a team of maintenance engineers, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. With a competitive salary of £53,000 and opportunities for career progression, this role is ideal for an experienced team leader in the field.

Benefits

10% company pension

Option to purchase shares

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a maintenance team leader or senior engineer.
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve business KPIs.
• Experience managing health and safety, including completing RAMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers.
• Plan the team’s maintenance activities and support management of shutdowns.
• Conduct root cause analysis and oversee health and safety.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance knowledge

Leadership

Problem solving

Health and Safety management

Project management

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Coleshill, £53,000, 10% company pension, option to purchase shares.

Shifts – Day shift only.

About us

ATA is working with a large manufacturing group, who are looking for an experienced maintenance team leader to join their team. The company, which has a turnover of over £400 million, has a fantastic reputation within their market space. Due to recent legislative changes, there has been a significant increase in the demand for their products. This growth has enabled them to plan improvements in site efficiency, machinery upgrades, and expansion of their production team. Despite some recent organizational changes, there is still work to be done. Hiring a maintenance team leader is critical to achieving these goals. You will work alongside a diverse and approachable Engineering Manager, as well as an experienced operations team. This opportunity is ideal for a team leader interested in helping businesses improve, achieve stability, and secure long-term employment.

About the role

As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Shift Maintenance Engineers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning the team’s maintenance activities
• Supporting management of shutdown periods
• Assisting the team with complex problem solving and breakdowns
• Conducting root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and project management
• Managing external contracts and onsite contractors
• Overseeing health and safety alongside a SHE coordinator
• Managing KPIs

About you

To be considered for this Maintenance Team Leader role, you should have or possess the following:

• Mechanical bias with strong mechanical maintenance knowledge
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment (beneficial)
• Experience as a maintenance team leader or senior engineer
• Proven ability to lead a team to achieve business KPIs
• Experience managing health and safety, including completing RAMS
• Ability to work under pressure and make confident decisions
• Level 3 engineering qualification or equivalent

Why join?

You will join a company with excellent employee engagement, with many staff members having long tenures. The group offers genuine career progression into senior roles, either at this site or elsewhere within the group. Past employees have moved from maintenance engineering into engineering and plant management roles.

If you believe you are the right Maintenance Team Leader for this market-leading company, please apply or email your CV to [e-mail].

ATA Recruitment specializes in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. For more opportunities like this, visit our website.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.