Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB)

55,918 (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits

42 hours per week, 4 on - 4 off, rotating days & nights

Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. These words guide our actions and inspire us. Since 1890, we’ve been committed to quality and community, supplying landmarks like Trafalgar Square and caring for our environment and communities.

We’re investing in our Engineering team with opportunities for personal development and career growth. We’re recruiting Engineering Team Leaders for our Sittingbourne site.

Mission

Your main responsibilities include leading a team of two engineers on shift to ensure continuous production by troubleshooting and maintaining equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance activities. The shift pattern is 4 days on, 4 days off, covering 6am to 6pm, including nights.

Essential Skills

• Electrical and / or mechanical qualifications (apprenticeship completed)
• 3+ years’ experience in a medium / large automated manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience is preferred but not essential
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Electrical fault finding and routine maintenance skills
• Ability to diagnose and recommend solutions for plant issues
• Excellent communication skills with maintenance and production teams
• PLC and VSD knowledge is advantageous
• Experience with mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and benefits, including :

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and are committed to providing a fair, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be themselves. We embrace diversity to reflect the communities we serve.

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