Lead Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibrarySteyning, West SussexpermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
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Standard Monday to Friday days
Up to £56,500 per annum
A well-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical focus to join their production team.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You will combine strong electrical and multi-skilled technical expertise with excellent problem-solving skills, and take a lead role in maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and safety. Leading and mentoring others is a core part of the role; formal management experience is beneficial but not essential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will take ownership of critical production machinery and drive performance excellence through:
Maintenance & Operations:
* Plan and execute comprehensive preventive and reactive maintenance across all production equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems
* Lead fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical issues
* Optimise machine performance, safety and availability
* Set up and operate production equipment to specification
* Maintain high-quality tooling and spare parts inventory
Leadership & Team Support:
* Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and mentoring to other maintenance team members
* Support shift handovers and clear communication with manufacturing teams
* Act as a key technical point of contact for electrical and multi-skilled issues
Performance & Improvement:
* Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Analyse performance data to identify and justify process enhancements
The Candidate
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
* 3+ years’ hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong electrical skills with proven practical experience in fault finding, repairs and maintenance
* Experience with pneumatics
* Proven experience with production equipment setup and fault diagnosis
* Demonstrable leading or mentoring skills (formal management experience is beneficial)
Nice to Have:
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
* PLC experience (diagnostics and troubleshooting)
The Package
* Up to £56,500 per annum
Standard Monday to Friday days
Up to £56,500 per annum
A well-established manufacturer with an excellent reputation is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical focus to join their production team.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced maintenance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You will combine strong electrical and multi-skilled technical expertise with excellent problem-solving skills, and take a lead role in maintaining the highest standards of equipment performance and safety. Leading and mentoring others is a core part of the role; formal management experience is beneficial but not essential.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will take ownership of critical production machinery and drive performance excellence through:
Maintenance & Operations:
* Plan and execute comprehensive preventive and reactive maintenance across all production equipment, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems
* Lead fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical issues
* Optimise machine performance, safety and availability
* Set up and operate production equipment to specification
* Maintain high-quality tooling and spare parts inventory
Leadership & Team Support:
* Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and mentoring to other maintenance team members
* Support shift handovers and clear communication with manufacturing teams
* Act as a key technical point of contact for electrical and multi-skilled issues
Performance & Improvement:
* Actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
* Analyse performance data to identify and justify process enhancements
The Candidate
Essential Qualifications & Skills:
* 3+ years’ hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
* Strong electrical skills with proven practical experience in fault finding, repairs and maintenance
* Experience with pneumatics
* Proven experience with production equipment setup and fault diagnosis
* Demonstrable leading or mentoring skills (formal management experience is beneficial)
Nice to Have:
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
* PLC experience (diagnostics and troubleshooting)
The Package
* Up to £56,500 per annum