Lead Maintenance Engineer
BASF
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Littlehampton • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with production management, focusing on planned maintenance improvements, while guiding technicians in daily tasks, prioritising based on operational needs, and troubleshooting breakdowns hands-on
- Act as the primary technical contact for contractors and coordinating maintenance tasks and guiding the engineers in daily work
- Manage and optimise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for effective scheduling, accurate data management, and reporting, while managing spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components in a cost-effective manner
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and BASF guidelines through detailed maintenance documentation, change controls, incident management, inspections, and managing of permit-to-work and safety standards in all maintenance activities
- Lead and support engineering projects from initial planning through completion, including managing budgets, timelines, compliance with BASF guidelines, and post-project performance tracking
- Support Asset Management activities by ensuring change processes align with BASF requirements, implementing technical measures to enhance plant reliability and availability, and preparing and monitoring maintenance KPIs
Requirements
- Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, Degree or professional qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in engineering roles within biotechnology, chemical, or similar industries
- An electrical bias would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of Mechanical and/or Electrical systems, with practical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- High computer literacy, including CMMS, Risk-Based Management, Spare Parts Management, and legal inspection requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage contractors, prioritise tasks, and act flexibly under pressure
- Flexible and responsive to support critical breakdowns, including after-hours availability as needed
- Self-motivated with strong project leadership, communication, and collaboration skills; structured and solution-oriented approach
- Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills to influence, build relationships, and solve complex maintenance challenges
Benefits
- Attractive salary
- Bonus
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company share scheme
- Private healthcare
- Life insurance
- On the job training and development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementMaintenance ManagementData ManagementChange ControlIncident ManagementKPI Monitoring
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibilityProblem SolvingSelf-MotivationTask PrioritizationStructured Approach
Certifications
Engineering ApprenticeshipDegree in Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Qualifications in Engineering