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Lead Maintenance Engineer

  • sector

    UK & EU Recruitment

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Natasha Sykes

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A Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer is required for a leading manufacturer based in Birmingham.

The Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, reliability, and safety of all factory machinery, plant equipment, and facilities. This is a hands-on role focused on preventative maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement to maximise uptime and support production efficiency.


Package:

  • £47,000 rising to £50,000 after 1 year 

  • Monday–Friday day shift fixed on 06:00 till 14:00

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities


Lead Maintenance Engineer Role:

  • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs across factory machinery. 

  • Lead fault-finding and troubleshooting to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

  • Plan and implement TPM and PPM schedules, ensuring all maintenance activities are up to date.

  • Support equipment installations and commissioning of new machinery.

  • Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel 

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/ Senior Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing or production environment

  • Recognised qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

  • Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic systems desirable.

  • Strong understanding of TPM / PPM systems, health and safety procedures, and contractor management

  • Be able to commute to Birmingham and are happy to travel 
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