Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer Location: St Neots Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Shift: Monday to Friday Industry: Heavy Industry Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Lead Maintenance Engineer with a renowned company in the heavy industry sector. This role offers the opportunity to oversee both reactive and planned maintenance activities, ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of critical equipment. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance team and collaborate closely with production to minimise downtime and enhance overall performance. Job Responsibilities Oversee the maintenance of all critical plant and machinery, including both reactive and preventive tasks Lead the planning and implementation of scheduled maintenance activities to optimise operational uptime Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to troubleshoot recurring issues and implement corrective actions Ensure that all maintenance activities are documented accurately, maintaining up-to-date records for audits and operational transparency Manage and coordinate external contractors for specialist maintenance or major overhauls, ensuring all work is completed to high safety and quality standards Collaborate with production teams to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Take responsibility for safety protocols, ensuring all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations Train, mentor, and lead a team of maintenance engineers, fostering a culture of teamwork and technical excellence Participate in the design, upgrade, installation, and relocation of machinery as required, ensuring all equipment operates to optimal standards Person Specification A recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical), with strong multiskilled knowledge Proven experience in a senior maintenance role, ideally within a heavy industry or similar manufacturing environment Extensive knowledge of reactive and planned maintenance practices Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and lead a team Familiarity with health and safety regulations and best practices in maintenance Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive approach to working with cross-functional teams