Job Title: Lead Maintenance Engineer Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Bridgwater
The RoleWe are a rapidly growing, multi-site manufacturing business operating within a specialist sector, with a projected turnover exceeding £60M this year. As part of our continued expansion and investment in our production capabilities, we are seeking a Maintenance Lead Engineer to join our engineering team.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and deliver PPM activities
Take a hands-on role in executing and leading scheduled preventative maintenance across a variety of production equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
*Ensure safety and quality standards
Adhere to all health & safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work, ensuring all maintenance is completed to a high standard and in compliance with relevant regulations.
*Support engineers and contractors
Provide supervision, guidance, and technical support to both internal engineers and external contractors during maintenance activities.
*Safe equipment handover
Carry out thorough post-maintenance checks to ensure machinery is safe, fully operational, and ready for production. Complete all required documentation and handover processes.
*Identify and escalate issues
Proactively identify defects or potential risks, ensuring they are properly recorded and escalated for corrective action.
*Plan and prepare maintenance work
Ensure all tools, materials, permits, and documentation are in place ahead of scheduled maintenance activities.
*Continuous improvement
Work closely with the Maintenance Manager to refine and improve maintenance procedures and PPM instructions.
*Support wider engineering tasks
Contribute to broader engineering activities including reactive maintenance, installations, and improvement projects as required.
Experience & Qualifications*Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing or industrial environment
*Proven experience delivering PPM in a production setting
*Experience working with maintenance systems (e.g. CMMS)
*Good understanding of safe systems of work (LOTO, permits, isolations)
*NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering
*Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition Wiring Regulations) desirable
*Inspection & Testing (e.g. C&G 2391) advantageous but not essential
*Experience with PLCs, automation, or control systems beneficial
Skills & Attributes*Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
*Able to work independently and as part of a team
*Good planning and organisational skills
*Clear and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Additional InformationThis is a hands-on leadership role within a growing organisation, offering the opportunity to influence maintenance standards and contribute to ongoing operational success.
Please apply if you have some or most of the skills and qualifications required