Lead Maintenance Engineer
We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across a portfolio of 15 sites in the Luton area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong leadership skills to manage a team of engineers, drive compliance and ensure sites are maintained to the highest standards.
The Role
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across 15 sites.
- Lead, support and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers.
- Allocate workloads, manage priorities and ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Coordinate contractors and oversee safe working practices.
- Act as the first point of escalation for technical and maintenance issues.
- Carry out hands-on maintenance work when required.
- Ensure statutory compliance, health and safety standards and inspection schedules are maintained.
- Maintain accurate records and support planned preventative maintenance programmes.
- Monitor maintenance costs, identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvements.
About You
- Strong background in building maintenance, facilities management or general trades.
- Previous experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.
- Relevant technical qualification in building maintenance, engineering or a related trade.
- Good understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance.
- Knowledge of fire safety and Legionella would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
- Responsibility for a portfolio of 15 sites.
- Opportunity to combine hands-on maintenance with team leadership and operational responsibility.
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