Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer
A highly skilled and experienced mechanical engineer is required to lead our engineering standards and mechanical integrity within a critical site.
This role is tailored for an engineer with a passion for safety, innovation, and driving high performance within a multi-disciplinary team.
About the Role:
As Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all mechanical systems on site. You will be responsible for maintaining and auditing standards, leading a dedicated maintenance team, and implementing cutting-edge technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reviewing and upholding engineering standards with a focus on equipment integrity and operational safety
* Leading the installation and maintenance of essential mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with industry legislation
* Managing maintenance plans, including shutdowns
* Contractor management
* Collaborating with engineers, management, and external stakeholders to implement cost-effective solutions
* Spearheading continuous improvement projects, including the integration of CMMS systems and strategic maintenance practices
You will also influence the future of safety by driving the adoption of new technologies and setting best practices that enhance reliability and compliance across operations.
Requirements:
This is a great opportunity for an engineer who's technically adept and has a strong background in a heavy industrial setting such as a mine, quarry, tunnel, or similar heavy industrial environment.
* Completion of a Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship with circa 10+ years of experience, and/or a degree in Mechanical Engineering
* Demonstrated leadership in multi-disciplinary team settings, ideally with experience in quarrying, mining, or similar heavy industries
* Experience of Conveyors, Hydraulics, and large Diesel plant
* Strong safety management skills with a proactive approach to safety as a core value
* A track record of strategic problem-solving and the ability to drive both innovation and practical solutions
If you are a hands-on leader with a commitment to high standards and a talent for inspiring teams, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is a chance to make a lasting impact, build new competencies, and shape the future of mechanical engineering in a critical, high-performance environment.
We offer a competitive salary package, including healthcare, employee assistance program, generous pension, training, discounts, and much more.