Lead Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Lead Maintenance Engineer Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB) £57,596 per annum (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits 42 hours per week, 4 on - 4 off, rotating days & nights Our vision is to Create Better Places and Futures for Everyone; Socially, Environmentally and Economically. For us, these aren't words on paper. This is our powerful and purposeful statement that guides our actions and ignites a passion in every one of us. We've been paving the way since 1890. Our passion for our products and customers has made us a Superbrand that is synonymous with quality; supplying prestigious landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, while also caring for the environment and communities in which we operate. We're investing heavily in our Engineering community with great opportunities for personal development and career progression available. It's within this skilled team at Marshalls that we're recruiting for a Lead Maintenance Engineer, to join our site in Sittingbourne, Kent. So, what's the mission? Your main responsibilities will be to lead a team of two engineers on shift, to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment. You and your team will work on various different types of equipment, including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on site. Working 42 hours per week, the shift pattern is 4 on 4 off covering both days and nights, 6am to 6pm. What are the mission critical skills? Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications (time served apprenticeship) 3+ Years' experience of operating in a medium/large automated manufacturing operation Experience of leading an engineering team would be preferable, although not essential Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of associated regulatory requirements Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification, and routine maintenance activities Ability to interrogate/understand maintenance problems to provide accurate plant condition information/recommendations. Excellent communication skills, dealing with operatives, Team leaders from both maintenance and production PLC And VSD Knowledge is advantageous Previous experience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics What's in it for you? Marshalls has invested heavily in its plant and operations equipment, with more investments planned for the future, giving the successful applicant further opportunity to grow and develop their skills. We offer a working environment where you are encouraged to share experiences to help improve our processes. In return, we are committed to your ongoing personal and professional development. We offer a competitive salary, holiday, and benefits package. For more information about working at Marshalls, take a look at our careers page here https://www.marshalls.co.uk/careers Benefits include: Set shift patterns + overtime available 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays) Guaranteed Christmas holidays Training and development opportunities 5% employer-matched pension scheme Company uniform Free onsite parking Health care cash plan - support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more! Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave Cycle to work scheme Employee discount on Marshalls products Retailer discounts Marshalls Wellbeing Centre EE mobile phone discount - friends & family Share purchase scheme Life assurance More about Marshalls Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions. Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates. Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk Equal Opportunities Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace. You're unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity - it's the right thing to do! We wa