Maintenance Lead

Morgan Ryder; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chipping Campden is seeking a skilled Lead Engineer to oversee maintenance and engineering operations at a Waste to Energy site. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting. Responsibilities include managing compliance, supervising technicians, and minimizing downtime. The role offers a competitive salary package and involves participation in a call-out rota.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ hands-on engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, pumps, hydraulics, heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe systems of work.
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical systems

Problem-solving skills

Confident leadership

Education

Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (ONC, C&G, HNC)

Job description

Salary: To £50,000 basic + £5900 Call Out + Overtime

Hours: 42.5 hrs/week, Mon–Fri + 1-in-4 call-out rota

Temp - Perm role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to manage and lead all engineering and maintenance activities at a busy Waste to Energy site in Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe systems of work
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems (including CHP engines, pumps and feedstock equipment)
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Minimise downtime through effective fault diagnosis
• Supervise technicians and contractors
• Act as technical lead for plant upgrades and improvements
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota

About You

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (ONC, C&G, HNC)
• Min 3 years’ hands-on engineering experience in an industrial environment
• Experience of mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, pumps, hydraulics, heating systems
• Confident leader with strong problem-solving skills

Interested? Apply now or email CV to [e-mail]