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Lead Technician

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 46,000 - 46,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Technician
 3 Shift Pattern
 8 Hour Shifts 
 Basic Salary c£46,000     
  
 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 
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 Dannie on (phone number removed)

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