Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Lead

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Lead to join their team in Chesterfield. This pivotal role involves providing technical support to enhance equipment reliability and maximize asset capability. The successful candidate will lead a team of mechanical engineers, ensuring high operational standards while managing improvement projects. With a focus on problem-solving and process knowledge, this position offers a unique opportunity to drive positive change in a dynamic environment. If you are ambitious and possess a strong technical background in heavy engineering, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• In-depth technical knowledge in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to lead a team and manage improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the mechanical engineering team to minimize downtime.
• Provide technical support for equipment and technology development.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager as needed.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Process Knowledge

Heavy Engineering

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PPM System

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Compressors

Overhead Cranes

High-Pressure Steam Systems

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Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Lead, Chesterfield

Client: Adept Resourcing

Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Lead, Chesterfield

Degree Educated Engineer

Our client is an international manufacturer with a site in Chesterfield. They are recruiting for the following role:

Purpose

To provide the site with technical support to develop equipment, technology, and site standards, ensuring product consistency, equipment reliability, and maximized asset capability.

• Imparting and coaching process knowledge to teams.
• Supervising the mechanical engineering team to achieve high standards of operation and maintenance, minimizing downtime within budget and resource constraints.
• Problem solving to identify root causes safely and effectively, meeting business needs. Providing future proofing through projects and upgrades for site plant and processes.
• Deputising for the Engineering Manager when necessary.

The mechanical lead plays a key role in achieving production and downtime targets, driving positive change by refining the PPM system, investigating mechanical failures, and learning from past events. Ensuring proper control of spares procurement and refurbishment of repairable items, both in-house and external. Assisting with the specification, installation, and commissioning of CAPEX projects to improve the site. The Mechanical Lead works closely with the Engineering Manager and is expected to deputise when familiar with site operations.

About the Person

The ideal candidate can handle multiple work streams, prioritise tasks based on business needs, and possesses in-depth technical knowledge and experience in heavy engineering. Experience with pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment is essential; knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, overhead cranes, and high-pressure steam systems is advantageous.

Ambitious and positive, the candidate should be confident in leading a team of six mechanical engineers and developing a mechanical apprentice. Responsibilities include producing weekly plans for PPM and reactive work, and managing improvement projects. A dedicated and approachable attitude is essential for success.

Required Qualifications and Certifications

Minimum HND in Mechanical Engineering. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Please apply today for immediate consideration.

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