A globally recognised manufacturing company in Essex are currently looking to recruit a Lead Maintenance Technician to maintain a range of production equipment, utilities and site facilities.

This is a hands-on maintenance role with management responsibility for a Facilities Technician.

Key tasks include:

• Taking a hand’s on approach to diagnosing and resolving equipment/process breakdowns and issues.
• Utilising the CMMS system to plan and delegate planned maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all engineering reports are completed in full.
• Oversee Asset Care strategies on compressed air equipment, boilers, fire alarm and suppression systems, general building fabric.
• Work with the Engineering Manager to drive a culture of continuous improvement in engineering.
• Manage external contractors including issuing permits and ensuring H&S and security requirements are met.

To be considered candidates will need to have previous maintenance experience ideally gained within a fast paced environment. A formal engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering to Level 3 is also required. It would be ideal to hold a H&S qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) and have experience using a CMMS system.

The position is based Monday to Friday on site on a 37 hour week. As well as a competitive salary the position comes with 34 days holiday, defined x1.5 pension scheme, x4 salary life insurance, and paid overtime.

This opportunity may be suitable for a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Technician, or a Maintenance Team Leader.