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Posted 01 August, 2026

Lead Maintenance Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd
Southampton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Lead Maintenance Technician

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  • Annual Salary: £58,000 - £64,000
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  • Potential of 15% of salary based on individual and company performance.
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This role is crucial in ensuring that our facilities are maintained in a safe, efficient manner and comply with all statutory legislation and regulations.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Provide effective Health and Safety supervision during all maintenance tasks by the maintenance team and direct contractors.
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  • Supervise a team of Technicians, ensuring they fulfill their job specifications and adopt safe working practices.
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  • Manage the Maintenance Management System, ensuring it is promptly and accurately updated.
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  • Assist in reporting, planning, scheduling, and implementing maintenance activities, including routine and project-related tasks.
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  • Ensure all documentation and certification for installed facilities are compliant with statutory legislative and regulatory requirements.
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  • Identify areas for plant improvement and develop project work scopes and schedules.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Instrumentation qualification (apprenticeship or NVQ level 3) with a good working knowledge in electrical.
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  • 4-5 years of maintenance experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in the oil/gas production industry or similar.
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  • Strong knowledge of mechanical plant, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
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  • Understanding of DSEAR/ATEX regulations and emergency systems management.
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  • Proven ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
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  • IT literacy and strong problem-solving skills.
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Benefits:

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  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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  • Pension: 10% Company contribution.
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  • Private Medical Insurance (PMI).
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  • Group Income Protection.
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  • Group Life Assurance (8x salary).
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  • Gym Allowance: £600/year.
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  • Short Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Potential of 15% of salary based on individual and company performance.
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  • Call outs are compensated at 5 hours base rate plus a minimum of 5 base rate (Monday to Friday) or 2.0x base rate for weekends and Bank Holidays.
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