Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Focus) 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