Lead Maintenance Engineer London (Wembley) – Supervisor Role
Salary: £62,000 plus bonus
Shifts: 4 on 4 off DAYS only
Sector: Manufacturing / Production
Overview
On behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer who can step into a Lead Engineer role. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment.
The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for supervising the maintenance team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day maintenance and repair activities across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance tasks.
- Lead, guide, and support a team of multi‑skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Remain hands‑on, carrying out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a range of electrical and mechanical machinery.
- Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring all work is completed to high standards and in a timely manner.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, recommending and implementing efficiency and reliability enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company maintenance standards.
- Liaise with production and operations teams to quickly resolve technical issues and support manufacturing targets.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Lead Maintenance Engineer or Senior Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Hands‑on experience maintaining machinery.
- Previous experience leading or mentoring a maintenance team.
- Recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong problem‑solving abilities and a proactive approach to maintenance.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Flexibility to support shift patterns or call‑out requirements as needed.
Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and capable Lead Maintenance Engineer to join a well‑established manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and innovation. The role offers stability, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact on the performance and reliability of key production assets.
Location and Commuting
Lead Maintenance Engineer is commutable from: Watford, Acton, Southall, Slough, Staines, Twickenham, Edgware, Stanmore, Rickamansworth, Hendon, Ruislip, Harrow, Heathrow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Barnet, Hounslow, Ickenham, Windsor and other parts of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and London.
Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details, please contact Simon or submit your CV online.
EEO Statement
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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