Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne

£40,000 - £43,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £50,000+) + Training + Staff Discounts + Benefits Package

Looking for a step up to a Lead Maintenance Engineer role where you'll work with cutting-edge equipment? You'll lead a skilled team and have the freedom to turn your ideas into action, within a forward-thinking company that values innovation and will give you full autonomy to make a real impact with overtime opportunities available.

Step into a lead role within a well-established and rapidly growing company at the forefront of the sustainability sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer who enjoys being on the tools but also wants the responsibility of guiding, mentoring, and leading a small team of technicians while earning well thorugh overtime. You'll play a key role in maintaining day-to-day operations smoothly, ensuring high standards of maintenance, and supporting the team's development.

Your Role As Lead Maintenance Engineer:

* Reactive maintenance, as well as leading a small team
* Mechanical fault finding and maintenance (conveyors/hydraulics/pneumatics)
* Site based in Sittingbourne - ensure the smooth running of site operations
* 4 on 4 off, days and nights

You'll Need As Lead Maintenance Engineer:

* Experience in a hands-on mechanical role
* Manufacturing background or similar
* Have the want to be lead a team
* Ability to react quickly to problems, reduce downtime, and communicate clearly and accurately

For immediate consideration, please apply and call Georgia on (phone number removed)

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