Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus

Clear progression opportunities to earn up to £62,400 Basic with further training and experience

Company van, all PPE, tools, and fuel card provided

Permanent Full Time: Mon-Fri 37 hours per week, We may offer part time/flexible working depending on the role requirements, this can be discussed openly at interview

Location: Great Billing, Northampton

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What will you be doing?

The Lead Maintenance Engineer will play a pivotal role in the oversight and delivery of critical maintenance activities, with a particular focus on process safety critical tasks. The role is responsible for delivering a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time-based, condition-based, and performance based interventions through the local maintenance teams and designated framework contractors, while driving improvements that reduce asset downtime and increase asset availability.

You will also play a key role in aligning planned work with local shutdowns to improve efficiency in the delivery of planned, condition-based, and performance-based maintenance activities. We are seeking an individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses strong communication skills to effectively liaise with a wide range of teams.

You will:

• Drive improvements in the performance and efficiency of operational assets and maintenance activities within the assigned area.
• Ensure the effective day-to-day delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.
• Own the design, development, and optimisation of Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) routes and associated alerts.
• Ensure all safety critical equipment maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with compliance requirements.
• Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to Maintenance Managers and their teams. Lead and undertake project work within the area, including initiatives to reduce operating costs and optimise mechanical and electrical asset performance

What does it take to be a Lead Maintenance Engineer?

• Possess a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Electrical/Mechanical maintenance background
• Proven practical experience of fault finding and improvement of mechanical and electrical assets through Planned Preventative Maintenance and strong Root Cause Analysis skills
• Good understanding of Contractor management and MOC policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Water Recycling processes and associated Health and Safety requirements knowledge is essential