Details:
- Salary: £46,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Wakefield
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Lead Maintenance Technician
3 Shift Pattern
8 Hour Shifts
Basic Salary c£46,000 + Shift Supplements
We're looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to join our client's fast-paced, highly automated distribution centre in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading from the front and making a real impact on operational performance.
Previous leadership experience is essential for this role as you will be the first line of technical leadership on the floor, keeping the facility running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
You'll work across a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems, leading a small team of technicians and support techs while carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
If you're a proactive engineer with strong leadership experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to perform under pressure, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities for a Lead Technician
Leading and supporting a team of Technicians across shift patterns, providing day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship
Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and conveyor systems
Diagnosing and resolving breakdowns quickly to minimise disruption to operations
Overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and site procedures
Coordinating with operations management to schedule maintenance activities around production demands
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to projects to increase equipment reliability and efficiency
Escalating complex issues to the Engineering Manager and assisting with contractor management when required
Experience and Qualifications required for a Lead Technician
NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-mechanical Engineering
Significant experience in a maintenance engineering role within a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Experience with conveyor systems, MHE (Materials Handling Equipment), or automated warehouse systems
Proven ability to lead or supervise a team, even informally
18th Edition wiring regulations (or willingness to work towards)
Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work
Salary and Benefits of a Lead Technician
Salary c£46,000 + Shift allowance and overtime opportunities
3 Shift Pattern
Mornings, Afternoons, Nights
8 HOUR SHIFTS
Company pension scheme with employer contributions
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities for progression within a growing operation
On-site parking and staff facilities
For more information about this Lead Technician role please call Holly on (phone number removed)