Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer – North West of England ! Chemicals! Duration: Permanent Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer to support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring the effective and reliable running of production. This is a permanent position and is ideal for an experienced electrical maintenance professional who is confident leading technicians, diagnosing equipment issues and supporting maintenance and improvement projects. The Role As a Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will support the Maintenance Manager in leading the maintenance team and ensuring equipment is maintained safely, effectively and reliably. You will be involved in: * Leading and supervising electrical maintenance technicians on a day-to-day basis * Supporting the Maintenance Manager and deputising when required * Monitoring equipment condition and identifying potential issues and risks * Planning and prioritising preventative and corrective maintenance activities * Ensuring the CMMS is effectively used and maintenance records are accurately maintained * Diagnosing electrical and equipment faults and supporting technical investigations * Identifying replacement parts and arranging procurement through approved channels * Managing changes where replacement equipment is not like-for-like * Supporting maintenance and engineering projects from concept through to delivery * Ensuring equipment overhauls and return-to-service timelines are clearly communicated * Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed safely and to the required standards * Auditing task completion and addressing any areas where standards fall below expectations * Using maintenance data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement * Working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment and production issues * Supporting the training and development of maintenance team members Requirements To be successful, you should have experience with: * Electrical maintenance within a manufacturing environment * Leading or supervising maintenance technicians * Electrical fault finding and technical problem-solving * Preventative and reactive maintenance * CMMS / maintenance management systems * Working within a highly regulated environment * Supporting engineering or maintenance projects * Identifying equipment risks and maintenance requirements * Strong health and safety awareness Qualifications & Experience * Proven experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment * Apprenticeship or recognised technical training in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering * 18th Edition qualification * COMPEX qualification * A BEng (Hons) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirable * Experience working within highly regulated environments