Lead Maintenance Engineer
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer to join our client's team, responsible for providing maintenance support at their manufacturing plant across the UK and Ireland.
The successful candidate will work on a Monday to Friday schedule, ensuring production runs smoothly, equipment is maintained to a high standard, and downtime is minimal.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preventative and reactive maintenance on plant production equipment
* Fault finding and troubleshoot problems, carrying out repairs quickly
* Work closely with production teams to enhance reliability and safety
* Welding and fabrication, mechanical fitting, installation, refurbishment, and improvements on machinery
* Routine inspections on equipment
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Requirements:
* Level 3 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or similar qualification
* Maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
* Experience with welding and fabrication
* Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Benefits:
* A competitive salary (£47-52k range)
* An on-call rota (paid extra)