Lead Maintenance Engineer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Dunstable
Salary
46000.00 - 50000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
11 Jun 2021
Closes
09 Jul 2021
Sectors
Engineering
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Lead Maintenance Engineer - Dunstable - GBP46,000 - GBP48,000 - Dependant on experience

Role: Lead Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Hours of work: Mon - Sun - 4 week shift rotation - 12 hour shifts (Week 1 - 5 x days, Week 2 - 2x days , Week 3 - 2x nights, Week 4 - 2x nights - Averaging a 40.25 week.

Basic Salary: GBP46,000 -GBP48,000 - rising to GBP50,000 once probation is passed

Benefits: 31.5 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, Sick pay, Pension 9% (4% employer contribution/ 5% employee contribution, Healthshield perks

A Leading Manufacturer of industry leading equipment are looking to appoint a Lead Maintenance Engineer.

You will be involved in leading a team of Maintenance Engineers on the shift, covering; planned and preventative maintenance across customer sites. Being a key point of contact the role will extend to liaising with site management and ensuring client requirements are met.

The role:

* Responsible for all service activities on technical equipment which may include maintenance, installation, diagnostics and emergency repairs.

* Planned and preventative maintenance schedules, breakdowns and associated maintenance tasks.

* Carry out regular inspections and diagnose faults.

* Design and implement preventative maintenance plan with other maintenance engineers.

* Work with specialist equipment including PLC's.

* Involved in the installations of new machinery and other associated automation projects.

* Ensure all machines are safe and fit for purpose.

* Actively promote safe working practices.

* Has a logical and methodical approach.

* Work well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.

Essential/desirable skills and requirements:

* Electrical fault finding, troubleshooting, improvements, repair, maintenance, installation or commissioning experience.

* Must be Electrically Biased.

* Excellent track record of maximising productivity through minimising breakdown time.

* Previous shift leadership experience would be benefit.

* PLC Knowledge.

* Pneumatics, electronics, hydraulics & mechanical engineering- such as compressors, electrical tools and equipment etc.

* Experience of laundry equipment would be beneficial but not essential.

* Robotics maintenance experience would be an advantageous but not essential.

To apply to this fantastic opportunity, please send across an up to date CV or call Jerry Hayman

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