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Lead Maintenance Engineer
Weston Super Mare, North Somerset
Up to 55,000 (Negotiable)
Monday to Friday (Days only) 37 hours per week. (9 day fortnight- an extra day off every other week)
Adept:us are excited to have partnered with a reputable manufacturing business. Based in Somerset, they are seeking an experienced, mechanically biased lead maintenance engineer to join the team.
The department will consist of this role and a junior maintenance technician. You will take overall responsibility for efficient running of all production/process machinery on site. Note, this is a hands on position, with some hands on responsibilities (developing CMMS/maintenance plan etc)
The Role:
- Reactive Maintenance: Swiftly respond to breakdowns, diagnose issues, and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
- Planned Maintenance: Perform scheduled maintenance to ensure the equipment remains reliable and functions smoothly.
- Factory Operations: Oversee and execute factory startups and shutdowns.
- Equipment Support: Assist with the installation and modification of electro-mechanical systems.
- Team Collaboration: Provide training, coaching, and support to production and operational staff.
- Leading a 2 person team (coordinating tasks, assisting the technical support etc)
The Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in mechanical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Multi skilled with a bias towards mechanical engineering (competencies within electrical required)
- Proven experience in maintenance engineering, ideally within an manufacturing environment.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Strong skills in diagnosing and repairing faults across electrical and mechanical systems
