Duration: Permanent
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring the effective and reliable running of production.
This is a permanent position and is ideal for an experienced electrical maintenance professional who is confident leading technicians, diagnosing equipment issues and supporting maintenance and improvement projects.
The Role
As a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will support the Maintenance Manager in leading the maintenance team and ensuring equipment is maintained safely, effectively and reliably.
You will be involved in:
* Leading and supervising electrical maintenance technicians on a day-to-day basis
* Supporting the Maintenance Manager and deputising when required
* Monitoring equipment condition and identifying potential issues and risks
* Planning and prioritising preventative and corrective maintenance activities
* Ensuring the CMMS is effectively used and maintenance records are accurately maintained
* Diagnosing electrical and equipment faults and supporting technical investigations
* Identifying replacement parts and arranging procurement through approved channels
* Managing changes where replacement equipment is not like-for-like
* Supporting maintenance and engineering projects from concept through to delivery
* Ensuring equipment overhauls and return-to-service timelines are clearly communicated
* Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and to the required standards
* Auditing task completion and addressing any areas where standards fall below expectations
* Using maintenance data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement
* Working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and production issues
* Supporting the training and development of maintenance team members
Requirements
To be successful, you should have experience with:
* Electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment
* Leading or supervising maintenance technicians
* Electrical fault finding and technical problem-solving
* Preventative and reactive maintenance
* CMMS / maintenance management systems
* Working within a highly regulated environment
* Supporting engineering or maintenance projects
* Identifying equipment risks and maintenance requirements
* Strong health and safety awareness
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment
* Apprenticeship or recognised technical training in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
* 18th Edition qualification
* COMPEX qualification
* A BEng (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirable
* Experience working within highly regulated environments
Salary description
£40000.00 - £55000.00 per year