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Posted 06 August, 2026

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps North West and North Wales
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Engineer\n
Location: Wigan (WN3)\n
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum\n
Hours: Monday- Friday 06:00- 15:00\n
Contract: Permanent\n
\nOur client is a well-established chemical manufacturing company who supply high-quality products and bespoke manufacturing solutions to customers across a wide range of industries are looking for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer.\n
\nWith a hands-on, proactive approach you will oversee all maintenance activities on site. You will play a key role in ensuring the manufacturing and filling equipment operates safely, reliably, and effectively while leading continuous improvement across the maintenance function.\n
As a Lead Maintenance Engineer your duties will be: -\n
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  • Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault finding (electrical experience is desirable).
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  • Develop and manage preventive maintenance programmes.
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  • Lead and coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities.
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  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults, including PLC-controlled equipment were applicable.
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  • Lead and support the maintenance team, reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
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  • Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
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  • Source equipment, spare parts, and maintenance supplied as required.
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  • Support, coach, and develop maintenance team members.
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The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will have the following skills: -\n
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  • Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing, chemical or process environment.
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  • Strong mechanical skills with electrical knowledge (PLC experience would be advantageous).
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  • Experience leading and supervising a maintenance team.
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  • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
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  • Good communication and organisational skills.
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  • Competent IT skills for maintaining maintenance records.
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Additional Information\n
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  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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  • Bonus.
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  • Pension scheme.
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  • On site free parking.
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