Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Maintenance Lead (Electrical Bias) – Days

£48,000 - £52,000 Plus Excellent Benefits

The Company

My client is a multiple award-winning manufacturer of bespoke products to the highest recognised industry standards. They work closely with each customer and build lasting relationships through trusted quality, exceptional service

They have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Lead to be responsible for the maintenance function as well as overseeing the team to ensure equipment and machine availability through PPM and servicing.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Maintenance Lead will lead, support and mentor the team ensuring they are working in a safe and efficient manner.

You will also:

* Assist with emergency and unplanned issues & repairs

* Diagnose breakdown issues including the use of electrical/pneumatic drawings

* Ensure PPM and asset care checks are carried out within the agreed time schedules

* Build good working relationships with the production team and

* Communicate effectively in relation to maintenance plans and updates on machinery

* Ensure sufficient technical cover is available for the production shifts

* Organise and direct the training program for the team

* Adapt and maintain the PPM schedule

* Manage the asset care paperwork and start up sheets.

* Work with the Continuous Improvement team to reduce machine fails and downtime

* Help identify opportunities for improvement in the equipment maintainability and reliability

* Reduce the cost of non-conformance.

The Candidate

The Maintenance Lead appointed to this role will be an apprenticeship trained or time-served Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineer, with at least 4years experience gained within a manufacturing environment. An understanding of electrical / pneumatic drawings is desirable

You will also be determined, resourceful, and with the ability to lead, manage and motivate.

The Benefits

In return, the successful Maintenance Lead will receive an excellent salary and benefits package that includes benefit ting from company Wellness programmes and on-site parking and up to £52,000 (dependent upon experience) plus 33 days annual leave and matched pension contribution.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will support and develop you to achieve whatever your career aspirations might be