Lead Maintenance Technician
Lead Maintenance Technician
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About Brompton:
Brompton is much more than a bicycle; its a portal to urban freedom a means to move around a city differently and to see it with fresh eyes. Over the past 50 years weve become globally recognised as a British design icon renowned for our craftsmanship durability and sustainability. Small wheels with big ideals. Portable foldable unstoppable.
At the heart of our success are the ingenuity and resilience embodied by our 1975 against all the odds Andrew Ritchie designed a folding bike like no other. After years of rejection and ridicule his invention found its place in the fabric of urban society. 1.2 million bikes later with a retail footprint covering nearly 50 markets and with thousands of fan communities dotted around the world Brompton is no laughing matter.
These days our commitment to creating world class products remains unwavering but its accompanied by a broader aim of creating greener safer cycle-friendly cities where people can feel more connected more present more alive.
If youre ready to unfold your imagination expand your horizons and redraw your career map read on to learn more about this unique opportunity!
The Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician to lead our maintenance team. A suitable applicant will have a strong track record of supporting efficient production operations through optimised maintenance processes. You should bring a detail-oriented and organised approach combined with hands-on expertise in mechanical systems and fault diagnosis. We want you to be passionate about driving manufacturing excellence improving equipment reliability and enhancing product quality. You should thrive in a challenging and changing environment and be committed to continuous improvement safety and operational success.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of your maintenance team maintaining over 500 assets on the factory floor.
- Prioritise and delegate maintenance tasks based on urgency and production requirements.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with our internal Tooling & Equipment standard.
Preventative Maintenance (TPM)
- Develop implement and monitor maintenance schedules for factory jigs fixtures and equipment.
- Lead in-situ servicing on fixed factory floor assets ensuring the same level of attention is delivered on assets that cannot be moved that is delivered to those in the workshop.
Breakdown Fault-Finding and Production Line Repairs
- Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults on factory equipment & propose solutions to fix.
- Lead and support repair work ensuring minimal disruption to the production lines.
Asset Management
- Maintain accurate records of equipment servicing modifications maintenance logs and spare parts inventory.
- Ensure compliance with legal regulatory and company documentation standards.
Health Safety and Compliance
- Promote safe working practices and ensure maintenance activities meet health and safety regulations.
- Support and participate in risk assessments audits and compliance checks.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements to maintenance procedures equipment reliability and team processes.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams on upgrades and efficiency initiatives.
Team Development and Training
- Train mentor and develop new technicians and apprentices.
- Monitor performance and provide regular appraisals to support continuous development.
Spare Parts and Procurement
- Manage critical spares inventory and liaise with suppliers for timely procurement.
- Optimise spares stock levels to reduce costs avoiding unplanned downtime on critical assets.
Project Support
- Support New Product Introduction engineering projects equipment installations and site upgrades.
- Provide technical input and ensure maintenance considerations are included in project planning.
Qualifications and Skills:
Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or in a similar role ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong knowledge of mechanical & pneumatic systems industrial machinery and maintenance best practices. Some experience in Electrical systems would be of benefit.
Proficient in fault-finding and the use of diagnostic tools and techniques.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent organisational skills able to handle many issues at once.
Capable of working independently managing time and priorities effectively.
Confident in delegating tasks and providing clear performance metrics for reporting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills liaising with colleagues across all departments.
Sound understanding of health and safety regulations procedures and risk assessments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings use precision measuring equipment and understand tolerancing and engineering principles.
IT literate with experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systemsor similar maintenance tracking software.
Positive proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and development.
Flexible and adaptable able to respond effectively to unplanned maintenance demands or changing priorities.
What We Expect From You:
A portfolio of your work in relation to maintenance engineering
Examples of projects that you have led and delivered successfully or not
Why you think Brompton is a great place for you to thrive
What excites you outside of engineering
Benefits at Brompton:
Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.
Annual Leave 25 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
Competitive Salary Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
Social activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK) volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.
Learning and Development - Access to free Linkedin Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme Care and Health Support Flexible Working Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
Mental Health We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling resources and support for various mental health challenges. Theres also Head Space Bromptons approved wellness program for employees.
Paid Leave We offer an enhanced Family Paternity and Maternity leave pay.
Brompton was listed amongst the best UK workplaces in 2020 and was awarded silver investors in People Accreditation and London Living Wage Employer in 2021.
Diversity Equality and Inclusion Commitment
Regardless of age disability race gender religion sexual orientation culture educational background parental status neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are if youre passionate about your work curious relentless and customer-obsessed we want to hear from you.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
