Lead Engineer - Blackburn

Lead Engineer | Blackburn | Up to £45,000 | Permanent |

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established facilities and engineering team based in Blackburn. This is a full-time, permanent role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday
The Role
You'll take the lead on all engineering activity across the site, ensuring planned and reactive maintenance is delivered to the highest standard while supporting and mentoring the wider engineering team.
Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing the prompt completion of all planned, reactive and remedial work orders

Providing routine and specialist engineering maintenance and breakdown support on site

Offering technical, health, safety and environmental support across the facility

Training, mentoring and supporting site-based technicians and engineering assistants

Providing engineering advice and support to site management

Leading by example and helping build a strong, collaborative team culture

What You'll Need
City & Guilds Part 3, ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or above) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline

CSCS card (or ECS card if electrically qualified) at the appropriate level

Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation xwwtmva and ACOPs

Knowledge of L8 Legionella guidelines

What's On Offer
Up to £45,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday rising to 30 with service

Private healthcare scheme covering pre-existing conditions

Private pension scheme

Non-contributory life insurance

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Industry leading training and development

Staff discounts and rewards hub