Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Up to £63k - Days-Based - Permanent Role - Skelmersdale
Are you a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a strong background in reliability and a natural flair for leading small teams?
We're recruiting for a
Lead Mechanical Maintenance Enginee
r to work for a
Global Manufacturing Company
and take charge of a close-knit team on a
large manufacturing site
near
Skelmersdale
.

This is a days-based role where you'll manage four direct reports and around ten indirect reports, including planners, electricians, fitters and apprentices.

As Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for helping drive the shift from reactive to proactive maintenance, embedding Reliability-Centred Maintenance principles and improving asset performance across two production lines. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others and shaping the future of the maintenance function.

You'll be joining a family-run business that invests heavily in staff development and offers training and certification in reliability and professional management.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer:

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver planned and reactive maintenance to high standards
• Manage mechanical maintenance across two production lines, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently
• Drive the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance using RCM principles
• Use CMMS systems to manage schedules, asset data and performance tracking
• Oversee installation, inspection and servicing of pumps, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ensure full compliance with LOTO procedures and Safe Systems of Work
• Work closely with internal teams and external contractors to align expectations and outcomes
• Identify and implement improvements in safety, reliability and efficiency
• Support critical maintenance periods and occasional callouts

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance within a production or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with Reliability-Centred Maintenance
• Confident using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach and support others
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What You'll Get in Return:

• Salary up to £63k depending on experience
• 5 percent employee and 7 percent employer pension contribution
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• UK Healthcare Cash Plan (claim back on dental and optical treatments)
• Reward Gateway (discounts and cashback across hundreds of retailers)
• Life Assurance Policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development, including certification in reliability and professional management

Team Culture and Environment
You'll be joining a mixed team that includes planners, electrical fitters and an apprentice. It's a supportive, family-run environment where people are encouraged to grow, share ideas and take pride in their work. If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to lead, supported to develop and given the space to make a difference, this could be the right fit for you.

This
Lead Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
role is based near
Skelmersdale
and is easily commutable from Wigan, Preston, Ormskirk, St Helens, Liverpool, Warrington, Bolton, Blackburn, Southport, Chorley and surrounding areas - all within roughly a 60-minute drive. It's ideal for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying hands-on with engineering.

If that sounds like you, apply below.

Desired Skills and Experience
Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance, TPM, PPM, Reliability, RCM, Leadership, Team Lead, Lead Engineer, Manufacturing, Production, RCA, CBM, Condition-based Monitoring, CMMS, LOTO, Pumps

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales