Lead Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Colchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

PPM programme implementation CMMS (QRmaint) Manufacturing machinery maintenance Mechanical Engineering Project management Root cause analysis Budget management Spare parts inventory control

FULL DESCRIPTION

Lead Maintenance Engineer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]™ is on an incredible journey, with a mission to move the business from a manufacturing-led retailer to a destination brand for active nutrition. Reporting into the UK Manufacturing and Global Development Manager, you will be responsible for the continuity of the Manufacturing operation through the reliability of all assets.

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Implementing an exemplary PPM programme for the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manufacturing maintenance process.
  • Upkeep of a CMMS to track and monitor the efficiency of our existing systems and processes.
  • Involvement in multiple projects across the site.
  • Controlling spare parts inventory when required by the business.
  • Managing and coordinating with external contractors on specific projects.
  • Involvement in project management for the implementation of new processes and machinery.
  • Conscious management of the Engineering budget to ensure we remain within our forecast.
  • Suggesting process improvements when needed in times of high demand.
  • Effective communication throughout the team when handling new or existing projects.
  • Conducting root cause analysis investigations and providing suggestions on how to mitigate risks.
  • Understanding equipment reliability regulations and actioning reasonable causes for concern.

What Are We Looking For?

  • Previous experience working in the FMCG industry or similar business handling manufacturing machinery.
  • Knowledge of QRmaint or CMMS Programmes.
  • A bachelor's degree (BEng or MEng) in Mechanical Engineering would be desirable.
  • Significant experience handling manufacturing machinery for a similar business.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Highly organised and capable of delegating instructions effectively.
  • Drive to push [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to becoming an industry leader in the manufacturing area.
  • An honest and transparent individual with strong communication skills.
  • A genuine team player who likes to focus on their own development along with their teams.

What Are The Gains?

  • A day off to celebrate your Birthday
  • PerkBox Subscription
  • 60% discount on all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]™ products
  • Teammate Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Medicash ‍⚕️
  • A day off for Volunteering
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]™ Pantry
  • Happy Hour Drinks Fridge (Thursdays & Fridays)

Location: Colchester, UK

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