Lead maintenance engineer

About the Company

Talent84 is delighted to be representing our client; a rapidly expanding, high-performance FMCG manufacturer based in County Durham, who have invested significantly to their infrastructure and facilities, in their search for a Lead Maintenance Engineer.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the leadership, supervision and support to a team of 4 to 6 Maintenance Engineers across a shift. The Lead Maintenance Engineer will ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment through rapid response to breakdowns, effective planning, execution of preventative maintenance and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Main Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

* Supervise, motivate and lead a team of Maintenance Engineers on shift
* Delegate daily tasks and ensure clear communication of priorities
* Provide technical support and guidance to the team during fault-finding and repairs
* Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability and safety

Maintenance Delivery:

1. Perform hands-on engineering maintenance tasks, including reactive and planned preventative maintenance
2. Minimise downtime by swiftly addressing breakdowns and troubleshooting equipment issues
3. Coordinate and execute m...