Lead Maintenance Engineer

Job Title:            Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location:            Wigan (WN3)

Salary:                 Up to £45,000 per annum

Hours:                 Monday- Friday 06:00- 15:00

Contract:            Permanent

 

 

Our client is a well-established chemical manufacturing company who supply high-quality products and bespoke manufacturing solutions to customers across a wide range of industries are looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer.

 

With a hands-on, proactive approach you will oversee all maintenance activities on site. You will play a key role in ensuring the manufacturing and filling equipment operates safely, reliably, and effectively while leading continuous improvement across the maintenance function. 

 

 

As a Lead Maintenance Engineer your duties will be: -

 

• Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault finding (electrical experience is desirable).
  
  
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programmes.
  
  
• Lead and coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
  
  
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, including PLC-controlled equipment were applicable.
  
  
• Lead and support the maintenance team, reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
  
  
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
  
  
• Source equipment, spare parts, and maintenance supplied as required.
  
  
• Support, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
  
  

 

 

The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will have the following skills: - 

 

• Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing, chemical or process environment.
  
  
• Strong mechanical skills with electrical knowledge (PLC experience would be advantageous).
  
  
• Experience leading and supervising a maintenance team.
  
  
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
  
  
• Good communication and organisational skills.
  
  
• Competent IT skills for maintaining maintenance records.
  
  

 

 

Additional Information

 

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
  
• Bonus.
  
  
• Pension scheme.
  
  
• On site free parking.