Lead Maintenance Engineer

Lead Maintenance Engineer Sittingbourne £40,000 - £43,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £50,000+) + Training + Staff Discounts + Benefits Package Looking for a step up to a Lead Maintenance Engineer role where you'll work with cutting-edge equipment? You'll lead a skilled team and have the freedom to turn your ideas into action, within a forward-thinking company that values innovation and will give you full autonomy to make a real impact with overtime opportunities available. Step into a lead role within a well-established and rapidly growing company at the forefront of the sustainability sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer who enjoys being on the tools but also wants the responsibility of guiding, mentoring, and leading a small team of technicians while earning well thorugh overtime. You'll play a key role in maintaining day-to-day operations smoothly, ensuring high standards of maintenance, and supporting the team's development. Your Role As Lead Maintenance Engineer: * Reactive maintenance, as well as leading a small team * Mechanical fault finding and maintenance (conveyors/hydraulics/pneumatics) * Site based in Sittingbourne - ensure the smooth running of site operations * 4 on 4 off, days and nights You'll Need As Lead Maintenance Engineer: * Experience in a hands-on mechanical role * Manufacturing background or similar * Have the want to be lead a team * Ability to react quickly to problems, reduce downtime, and communicate clearly and accurately For immediate consideration, please apply and call Georgia on Keywords: lead engineer, mechanical maintenance, fitter, engineering, maintenance, fitter, factory, manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, maintenance fitter, mechanical maintenance fitter, Sittingbourne, Kent, Swale, chatham This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency. Please visit futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling. Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates with a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates who do not have this right, or are awaiting approval, should not apply.