Electrical and Controls Asset Care Lead

Are you an experienced Electrical and Controls professional looking to take the lead in maintenance excellence? Do you have a passion for driving reliability, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are looking for an Electrical and Controls Asset Care Lead to join our team and ensure the seamless operation of our FMCG lines. This is your chance to step into a leadership role where you'll mentor a skilled maintenance team, optimize system performance, and champion a safety-first culture.

Leading & Developing the Team

• Mentoring and training technicians in mechanical and electrical systems
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
• Supporting change management and adaptation to new technologies

Ensuring Safety & Compliance

• Conducting risk assessments and safety audits
• Championing a safety-first mindset across the maintenance team
• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and company policies

Driving Performance & Efficiency

• Developing preventive maintenance schedules using Idhammar CMMS
• Monitoring and analyzing equipment performance to proactively prevent breakdowns
• Leading reactive maintenance efforts to minimize downtime
• Running weekly, monthly, and quarterly Source of Loss meetings to drive efficiency improvements

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborating with production and quality teams to ensure high-quality output
• Implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to optimize system performance
• Maintaining accurate technical documentation for electrical and control systems

Budget & Stakeholder Management

• Managing maintenance budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Providing technical support to production teams for seamless operations
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring service excellence

Reporting & Professional Growth

• Generating monthly reports on key equipment losses and long-term solutions
• Staying up to date with the latest electrical and control technologies, including PLCs and SCADA systems
• Encouraging ongoing training and professional development for yourself and the team

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role within FMCG or manufacturing
• Proven expertise in PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance, and CI methodologies
• Experience using Idhammar CMMS or similar maintenance management systems
• Leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills to drive operational success

Relevant certifications in electrical engineering, maintenance, or project management are a plus.

• Be part of a leading FMCG manufacturer with a strong reputation for excellence
• Work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact
• Opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and leadership development
• A company culture built on Excellence, Respect, Creativity, and Responsibility
• Salary £55k
• Business-related profit Bonus at around 10% a year, broken down 2% each quarter, and an extra 2% at the end.
• Raising holiday and Employer pension contributions over time served.

If you're a proactive and results-driven Electrical and Controls Asset Care Lead, wed love to hear from you.If you fancy a chat - google me - Mark Hopkins at Thomas Lee Recruitment - all comms you find lead to me.

Right to work in the UK only

All applications are responded to.