Lead Maintenance Technician

Cure Talent are excited to partner with a thriving UK Medical Device Manufacturing Company in their search for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join their expanding Engineering Department. As the new Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will take on a hands-on leadership role, heading up a team of Engineers working on a rotating shift pattern. You will provide both electrical and mechanical support for production machinery across the site, while also leading a team of two Engineers on your shift. This role is critical in ensuring production uptime, driving best practices, and maintaining compliance with Health and Safety standards. Responsibilities Leading a team of Engineers on shift, providing guidance, support, and hands-on expertise Fault finding, repair, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical production machinery Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and ensuring schedules are met Installing and upgrading electrical circuitry while supporting mechanical breakdowns as required Driving Health and Safety compliance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Key Requirements Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification Strong engineering background both electrically and mechanically Proven team leadership experience in an automated production environment Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Solid knowledge of Health and Safety requirements and downtime management Hours of Work Rotating 24-hour shift pattern: 2 Days Working, 2 Days Off, 2 Nights Working, 2 Days Off If you are a skilled and motivated Engineer with proven leadership experience, a strong technical background, and a commitment to continuous improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity.

Location: Wokingham, South East, GB

Posted Date: 10/8/2025