Lead Shift Maintenance Engineer

Marshalls; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Sittingbourne is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee a team responsible for the continuous operation of production lines. The successful candidate will have electrical and mechanical qualifications, with over 3 years of experience in an automated environment. This role emphasizes safety, effective communication, and proactive maintenance practices. The company offers a competitive salary, structured shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package, including training opportunities and an employer-matched pension scheme.

Benefits

34 days of annual leave

Company uniform

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
• 3+ years experience in automated manufacturing.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure continuous production.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure safety and fault-finding protocols are followed.

Skills

Electrical qualifications

Mechanical qualifications

3+ years in automated manufacturing

Team leadership (preferred)

HSE knowledge

Electrical fault finding

Communication skills

PLC and VSD knowledge

Mechanical fitting

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB)

£55,918 (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits

42 hours per week, 4 on - 4 off, rotating days & nights

Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. For us, these aren’t words on paper. This is our powerful and purposeful statement that guides our actions and ignites a passion in every one of us. We’ve been paving the way since 1890. Our passion for our products and customers has made us a Superbrand that is synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, while also caring for the environment and communities in which we operate.

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Maintenance Engineer, to join our site in Sittingbourne, Kent.

What’s the mission?

Your main responsibilities will be to lead a team of two engineers on shift, to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment. You and your team will work on various different types of equipment, including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical / electronic control systems.

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on site. Working 42 hours per week, the shift pattern is 4 on 4 off covering both days and nights, 6am to 6pm.

What are the mission critical skills?

• Electrical and / or mechanical qualifications (time served apprenticeship)
• 3+ Years’ experience of operating in a medium / large automated manufacturing operation
• Experience of leading an engineering team would be preferable, although not essential
• Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of associated regulatory requirements
• Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification, and routine maintenance activities
• Ability to interrogate / understand maintenance problems to provide accurate plant condition information / recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, dealing with operatives, Team leaders from both maintenance and production
• PLC And VSD Knowledge is advantageous
• Previous experience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics

What’s in it for you?

Marshalls has invested heavily in its plant and operations equipment, with more investments planned for the future, giving the successful applicant further opportunity to grow and develop their skills. We offer a working environment where you are encouraged to share experiences to help improve our processes. In return, we are committed to your ongoing personal and professional development. We offer a competitive salary, holiday, and benefits package.

For more information about working at Marshalls, take a look at our careers page here

Benefits include:

• Set shift patterns + overtime available
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% employer‑matched pension scheme
• Company uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls products
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
• EE mobile phone discount – friends & family
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance