Job Description

Lead Maintenance Engineer London (North London / Hertfordshire border)
Salary: 65,000 + Overtime
Shifts: 12-Hour Days & Nights (Continental Shift Pattern)
Sector: Automated Manufacturing / Production
We are partnering with a world-class manufacturing company renowned for quality, investment, and exceptional workforce development. Due to continuous growth, they are seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Engineering Team Leader to take a key role within their engineering team at a fully automated production facility.
Role Overview
The Lead Maintenance Engineer/ Engineering Team Leader will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing reliability of automated manufacturing equipment while providing technical guidance and leadership to the wider maintenance team.
What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and support the maintenance team during breakdowns and planned tasks
• Prioritise and allocate engineering work across the shift
• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance on automated machinery and services
• Fault finding & diagnosis on electrical and/or mechanical systems (depending on bias)
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Maintain high engineering standards and ensure compliance with safety procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve OEE

Skills & Experience Required

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer with strong manufacturing background
• Engineering qualification - NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong fault-finding skills - either mechanical or electrical bias considered
• Experience with automated production equipment
• Leadership experience needed (Engineering Team Leader / Senior Maintenance Engineer / Shift Lead)
• Ability to coach and support junior engineers
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability

Why Join?

• 65,000 basic salary + optional overtime and very good pension
• A modern site with significant investment into new technology
• Clear routes for progression into management or specialist roles
• Supportive culture with excellent training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and engineering standards

Application Process
If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this Engineering Team Leader/ Lead Maintenance Engineer position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to simon@proactiveglobal.com or simply click apply below. Lead Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Enfield, Epping, Romford, Brentwood, Hoddesdon, Brimsdown, Edmonton, Walthamstow, Stevenage, Borehamwood, Elstree, Barnet, Southgate, Tottenham, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and other parts of London, Hertfordshire and Essex
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias. When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
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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