Lead Maintenance Engineer

Zenith People are working with our client who are a Manufacturer based in County Durham and are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer to support a team of 4 to 6 Maintenance Technicians on Shift. We are looking for candidates with proven leadership/management/team leading experience and a full Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering ideally. Duties are as follows:- * Carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment in a High-Volume Manufacturing environment * Drive continuous improvement and support production to meet operational targets * 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 * Perform hands-on engineering maintenance tasks, including reactive (firefighting) and planning preventative maintenance * Minimise downtime by swiftly addressing breakdowns and troubleshooting equipment issues * Coordinate and execute maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion * Liaise with production teams to minimise disruption during maintenance activities * Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify potential issues * Support projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability and efficiency * Provide feedback to the Engineering Management Team regarding recurring issues and areas for improvement * Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities in the CMMS (e.g. job logs, actions, time and maintenance schedules) * Report shift performance, downtime causes and key findings to the Engineering Manager Skills & Qualifications * Time served mechanical/electrical engineer (HNC/HND or equivalent preferred) * Proficient troubleshooting and repairing complex machines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (sensors, conveyors, chains, PLC, Servos, HMI, risk assessments) Please click apply now

Location: Gilesgate, GB

Posted Date: 5/16/2025