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Lead Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Woking, Surrey

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Pay: £45,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLead Electrical Engineer

Role Overview & Purpose

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for the hands‑on delivery of all planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive works. This is an active, site‑based role requiring strong technical capability alongside leadership and coordination responsibilities.

The role involves managing and supporting a multi‑disciplined engineering team on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring consistent operational delivery through effective planning, clear communication, and efficient task execution.

The Lead Engineer is accountable for ensuring:

  * All planned works are delivered as scheduled

  * Remedial works identified through PPMs are captured, completed, and closed via the CAFM system

  * The quality of completed works meets contractual and compliance standards

The role requires close cooperation with contract and project staff to achieve employer acceptance in line with agreed contract terms.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance works in a hands‑on capacity

Manage all subcontractor activity in line with the annual planner

Review the quality of work completed and ensure all remedials are actioned and closed

Monitor and support engineers’ requests for materials and parts to ensure timely task completion

Liaise with Project Managers and work originators to arrange delivery and collection of materials and consumables

Produce non‑commissioning documentation as required, including technical and defect reports

Attend meetings as required by line management

Review shift rotas to maintain minimum engineering cover and plan foreseeable shift cover in advance

Assist with the preparation of monthly reports and deliver Toolbox Talks in line with the annual planner

Ensure Toolbox Talks are signed, recorded, and filed correctly

Carry out regular reviews of logbooks and statutory compliance documentation in line with audit schedules

Escalate all compliance or safety issues immediately to the Contract Manager

Reduce risk of accidents through correct use of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and PPE

Complete weekly timesheets accurately and submit within required deadlines

Complete Minor Works Certificates and Electrical Installation Certificates following any electrical works or alterations

Health & Safety

Take full responsibility for personal health and safety on site

Adhere to Method Statements and Risk Assessments at all times

Highlight and escalate any site‑specific risks or safety concerns immediately

Skills & Experience Required

Self‑starter with strong time management skills

Highly motivated and reliable

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership and organisational capability

HVAC and Building Services engineering experience

Technical Skills & Qualifications

City & Guilds / NVQ in Electrical Installation, Maintenance or Building Services Engineering

IPAF and PASMA

Competent in Microsoft Office and Building Management Systems

Knowledge of F‑Gas regulations (City & Guilds)

NVQ / City & Guilds in Air Conditioning and/or Chillers

Manufacturer training and product knowledge (desirable)

Minimum of 2 years’ field‑based service and fault‑finding experience

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