Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne, England, United Kingdom

6/24/2025

• Salary: £40000 - £43000 per annum + OT 5K-10K, Staff Discounts,Benefits
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - South East
• Town/City: Sittingbourne, Kent
• Posted: 24/06/2025
• Listed in: Mechanical Engineering
• Reference: BBBH22821_1750766783
  
  

Job Description

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Sittingbourne

£40,000 - £43,000 Basic + Overtime (5K - 10K) + Pension + Staff Discounts + Benefits Package

Looking for a Mechanical 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.

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 someone who enjoys being on the tools but also wants the responsibility of guiding, mentoring, and leading a small team of technicians. 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 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Planned/reactive maintenance, hands-on, 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 shift, days and nights (12-hour shifts)
  
  

You'll Need As Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Experience in a hands-on mechanical maintenance role with previous experience in a lead position.
• Manufacturing background or similar
• Ability to react quickly to problems, reduce downtime, and communicate clearly and accurately.
• Mechanical skillset, including MIG welding, an understanding of electrical systems, hydraulics, and PLCs.
  
  

For immediate consideration, please call Ryan on 0203 8137931 and click to apply

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