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This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading from the front and making a real impact on operational performance. Previous leadership experience is essential for this role as you will be the first line of technical leadership on the floor, keeping the facility running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. You'll work across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, leading a small team of technicians and support techs while carrying out planned and reactive maintenance. If you're a proactive engineer with strong leadership experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform under pressure, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities for a Lead Technician Leading and supporting a team of Technicians across shift patterns, providing day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and conveyor systems Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimise disruption to operations Overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and site procedures Coordinating with operations management to schedule maintenance activities around production demands Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to projects to increase equipment reliability and efficiency Escalating complex issues to the Engineering Manager and assisting with contractor management when required Experience and Qualifications required for a Lead Technician NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering Significant experience in a maintenance engineering role within a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills Experience with conveyor systems, MHE (Materials Handling Equipment), or automated warehouse systems Proven ability to lead or supervise a team, even informally 18th Edition wiring regulations (or willingness to work towards) Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work Salary and Benefits of a Lead Technician Salary c£46,000 3 Shift Pattern Mornings, Afternoons, Nights 8 HOUR SHIFTS Company pension scheme with employer contributions Ongoing training and development Opportunities for progression within a growing operation On-site parking and staff facilities For more information about this Lead Technician role please call Dannie on 07778 355284 Apply Similar Lead Technician Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Nights Multi-Skilled Engineer IPS LLP Purston Jaglin, Pontefract (WF7), WF7 6NX Up to £50,000 per annum 1 week ago Facilities Maintenance Lead (Food / Logistics / Warehouse) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Mexborough (S64) Up to £47000 per annum + 33 Days Holiday + 4% Pension 2 weeks ago Maintenance Technician (Water / Wastewater) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Sheffield (S1) £28000 - £30000 per annum + OTE 38k + Progression + Training + Van 5 days ago Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Area Manager, RME Amazon Doncaster (DN1) Competitive 1 month ago Goods In Specialist - Counterbalance and Reach FLT’s MTrec Technical Yorkshire Competitive 1 month ago Electrical Maintenance Engineer Meridian Business Support Limited West Field, Pontefract (WF9), WF9 2XS £21.32 - £24.52 per hour, Benefits Excellent Benefits Package! 1 month ago Ground Turf Technician Pioneer Selection Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 £36k per year + 40000 3 weeks ago Hygiene Manager Future Engineering Normanton (WF6) £55000 - £60000 per annum + Night Shift Allowance + Leading Package 4 weeks ago Warehouse Cleaner Taskmaster Resources Limited Forest Moor, Knaresborough (HG5), HG5 £13.18 per hour 3 weeks ago Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester Halfords Selby (YO8), YO8 4PW £40,570 - £43,570 per year 1 week ago Management jobs Management jobs in Wakefield Technical jobs Technical jobs in Wakefield Jobs in Wakefield Get hired. 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