Maintenance Team Leader - Electrical bias

Resource Matters Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension (11% ER)

Death in Service

Cash Back Medical Scheme

Sick Pay

Job summary

Resource Matters Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly and safely. You will lead maintenance, respond to production breakdowns and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Responsibilities include responding rapidly to breakdowns, supporting shift engineers and apprentices, conducting planned maintenance, and promoting health and safety standards while collaborating with contractors and colleagues to achieve production goals.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND).
• Maintenance experience in a process plant, utilities or energy intensive manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
• Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge/experience of PLCs, Control Systems, 3 Phase Motors and Inverter Drives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices.
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative project work.
• Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Maintenance

Tools

PLCs/Control Systems

3-Phase Motors

Inverter Drives

Job description

Competitive Salary + Generous Pension (11% Er) + Death in Service, Cash Back Medical Scheme, Sick Pay

Shift

Week 1 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) Sat, Sun Off

Week 2 Mon-Thurs Days (06.00 - 18.00) 6-Days Off (Fri-Wed)

Week 3 Thurs-Fri Days (06.00- 18.00) Sat, Sun Off

As a Lead Electrical Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices
• Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs
• Drive continuous improvement through innovative project work
• Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards
• Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals

Requirements:

• Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)
• Maintenance experience in a process plant, utilities or energy intensive manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
• Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
• Knowledge/experience of PLCs, Control Systems, 3 Phase Motors and Inverter Drives
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Your work will directly contribute to production success and ongoing improvement initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting projects that drive the business forward.

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive organisation