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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