MTrec’s new career opportunity
Our client are market leaders in their industry sector, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to lead their Maintenance department, this is a permanent day shift position.
If you have experience working in a lead role within Maintenance in an automotive/high volume manufacturing industry this role could be ideal for you.
The job you’ll do
*The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving all maintenance activities across the manufacturing site.
*The role ensures the reliability, availability, and optimal performance of all plant and production equipment to support uninterrupted, safe, and cost effective manufacturing operations.
*The post holder will drive preventative maintenance strategies, ensure compliance with statutory and company standards, and contribute to operational excellence in a high volume automotive environment.
*Develop, implement, and maintain an effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) strategy.
*Ensure timely and effective response to equipment breakdowns, applying structured root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
*Maintain accurate plant asset registers, maintenance records, and statutory inspection documentation.
*Oversee maintenance of automated production lines, assembly equipment, test facilities, and associated utilities.
*Ensure full compliance with UK health and safety legislation and company policies, including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
*Promote and maintain a strong safety culture within the maintenance function.
*Conduct and approve risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
*Lead, manage, and develop a multi skilled maintenance team, including electrical and mechanical technicians.
*Allocate resources to provide effective shift and on call cover in line with operational requirements.
*Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support technical and professional development.
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
*Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing targets and customer requirements.
*Monitor and report on key maintenance KPIs and implement corrective actions as required.
*Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring effective control of costs relating to labour, spare parts, and external contractors.
*Optimise spare parts inventory and manage supplier and contractor relationships.
*Support capital projects and new equipment installations, ensuring maintenance requirements are considered at all stages.
*Ensure maintenance readiness for new product introductions, including documentation, spares, and training.
About You
*HNC, HND, or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or equivalent).
*IOSH Managing Safely (essential); NEBOSH qualification desirable.
*Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification desirable.
*Proven experience in a Maintenance Manager or Senior Maintenance role within an automotive or high volume manufacturing environment.
*Strong technical knowledge across electrical, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
*Demonstrable experience leading and developing multi skilled teams.
*Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
*Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
*Experience within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
*Experience of robotics, PLC controlled systems, and condition-based maintenance.
*Project management experience.
The Rewards and the benefits
*This is a lead role with the opportunity to lead a team.
*Permanent job.
*Day shift position.
*Competitive salary.
*Excellent benefits package.