Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Location: Stone Staffordshire

Employment Type: Full-time permanent day shifts (plus call-outs)

Salary: Up to 55k basic based on experience

Holiday: 33 days inclusive of BH

Pension: Contributory NEST Pension

My client is a growing specialist technical moulder delivering world class rotational moulding and RIM moulding services that take product from concept to customer-ready reality.

A good company to work for. More than 50% of staff have more than 10 years service.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a proactive and skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance operations at their Stone manufacturing facility. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate a small team in coordinating maintenance activities across mechanical electrical gas and plumbing systems.

Diagnose and resolve equipment faults promptly to minimize downtime.

Implement preventive maintenance schedules and maintain accurate records.

Carry out repairs and fabrication work.

Work closely with outside contractors to co-ordinate repairs obtain quotations and schedule routine PPMs.

Collaborate with production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure completion of Compliance activities including LEVs calibration inspections etc.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies including producing risk assessments where required.

Maintain and manage stock of spare parts whilst minimising cost.

Clear record-keeping and calibration records using our in-house computer system.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

City & Guilds 2382-18 / City & Guilds 2382-22 / BS 7671:2018

Proven experience in mechanical engineering

Fabrication and welding milling and turning.

Strong aptitude for fault-finding in mechanical electrical gas and plumbing systems.

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Willing to work beyond standard hours for critical breakdowns

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

Gas Safety Certification (COCN1).

Forklift Truck Driver or willing to learn.

Person Specification:

Autonomous / Self-managed

Team Player

Respect for organisational structure

Ability to create a plan and follow-through

Lead by example nurture internal talent