Maintenance Engineer (lead role)

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Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to lead their Maintenance department, this is a permanent day shift position.
If you have experience working in a lead role within Maintenance in an automotive/high volume manufacturing industry this role could be ideal for you.
The job youll do
The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across the manufacturing site.
The role ensures the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of all plant and production equipment to support uninterrupted, safe, and cost effective manufacturing operations.
The post holder will drive preventative maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a high volume automotive environment.
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy.
Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns, applying structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
Maintain accurate plant asset registers, maintenance records, and statutory inspection documentation.
Oversee maintenance of automated production lines, assembly equipment, test facilities, and associated utilities.
Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies, including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance function.
Conduct and approve risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
Lead, manage, and develop a multi skilled maintenance team, including electrical and mechanical technicians.
Allocate resources to provide effective shift and on call cover in line with operational requirements.
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support technical and professional development.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing targets and customer requirements.
Monitor and report on key maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective control of costs relating to labour, spare parts, and external contractors.
Optimise spare parts inventory and manage supplier and contractor relationships.
Support capital projects and new equipment installations, ensuring maintenance requirements are considered at all stages.
Ensure maintenance readiness for new product introductions, including documentation, spares, and training.
About You
HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent).
IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH qualification desirable.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification desirable.
Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role within an automotive or high volume manufacturing environment.
Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
Demonstrable experience leading and developing multi skilled teams.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
Experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
Experience of robotics, PLC controlled systems, and condition-based maintenance.
Project management experience.
The Rewards and the benefits
This is a lead role with the opportunity to lead a team.
Permanent job.
Day shift position.
Competitive salary.
Excellent benefits package.

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Location:
Washington
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering;Construction

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