Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Days - Monday to Friday 7am - 4:30pm

£52,000 - £53,000 + Overtime and Bonus

Coalville

This is a days based role, suitable for a Lead Mechanical Engineer with a mechanical bias, who has strong planning and CMMS experience. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role that blends hands-on technical work (20%) with planning and strategic development (80%). You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our plant operates efficiently and reliably while driving improvements and supporting the transition to a computer-based maintenance management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance Management: Assist in the migration to a fully computer-based maintenance management system, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Team Development: Analyse root causes of mechanical issues, review technical drawings, and mentor the mechanical team to enhance skills and productivity.
• Capex Project Implementation: Plan and execute plant and maintenance capital expenditure projects, ensuring activities are conducted safely, on time, and within budget.
• Subcontractor Oversight: Manage subcontractors on-site, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• Plant Improvements: Identify and eliminate recurring plant issues through innovative engineering solutions.
• Reliability Optimization: Drive improved plant reliability by adopting and applying industry best practices.

Requirements for the Lead Mechanical Engineer:

• Mechanical Bias
• Minimum Level 3 Engineering Qualification / Apprenticeship trained
• Experienced working in heavy industries such as mining, quarrying, clay etc.
• Experienced working on CMMS systems
• Strong organisation skills

Benefits for the Lead Mechanical Engineer:

• 10% company pension contribution
• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for overtime paid at premium rates
• Days based role working Monday to Friday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Job stability working for a large manufacturer
• Life assurance
• Gym benefit

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Helen Brown on helen.brown@pioneer-selection.co.uk

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.