Maintenance Engineer (lead role)
22 days ago
Washington
MTrec’s new career opportunity Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to lead their Maintenance department, this is a permanent day shift position. If you have experience working in a lead role within Maintenance in an automotive/high volume manufacturing industry this role could be ideal for you. The job you’ll do * The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across the manufacturing site. * The role ensures the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of all plant and production equipment to support uninterrupted, safe, and cost effective manufacturing operations. * The post holder will drive preventative maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a high volume automotive environment. * Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy. * Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns, applying structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. * Maintain accurate plant asset registers, maintenance records, and statutory inspection documentation. * Oversee maintenance of automated production lines, assembly equipment, test facilities, and associated utilities. * Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies, including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and Lockout/Tagout procedures. * Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance function. * Conduct and approve risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work. * Lead, manage, and develop a multi skilled maintenance team, including electrical and mechanical technicians. * Allocate resources to provide effective shift and on call cover in line with operational requirements. * Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support technical and professional development. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). * Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing targets and customer requirements. * Monitor and report on key maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions as required. * Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective control of costs relating to labour, spare parts, and external contractors. About You * HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent). * IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH qualification desirable. * Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification desirable. * Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role within an automotive or high volume manufacturing environment. * Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines. * Demonstrable experience leading and developing multi skilled teams. The Rewards and the benefits * This is a lead role with the opportunity to lead a team. * Permanent job. * Day shift position. * Competitive salary. * Excellent benefits package