Lead Maintenance Engineer

Information Commissioner's Office

Lead Maintenance Engineer overseeing critical maintenance activities and process safety in the water sector. Focus on improving efficiency and asset performance while ensuring compliance and safety standards.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeChelmsford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Planned Preventative Maintenance and Root Cause Analysis to enhance mechanical and electrical asset performance while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Capable of managing maintenance programs effectively across multiple sites, focusing on process safety and operational efficiency.

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NVQ Level 3/4 In Maintenance DisciplinePlanned Preventative MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisContractor ManagementWater Recycling Processes

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Hard Skills

Fault FindingMechanical Asset PerformanceElectrical Asset PerformanceProcess Safety ManagementCompliance Requirements

Soft Skills

CollaborationProactive ApproachAutonomous Work

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driving License

Industry Keywords

Health And Safety RequirementsMaintenance ProgrammeAsset Downtime ReductionCondition-Based InterventionsPerformance-Based Interventions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a pivotal role in the oversight and delivery of critical maintenance activities, focusing on process safety critical tasks.
Deliver a comprehensive maintenance programme across designated sites, including time-based, condition-based, and performance based interventions.
Drive improvements that reduce asset downtime and increase asset availability.
Align planned work with local shutdowns to improve efficiency.
Ensure all safety critical equipment maintenance activities are completed on time and in line with compliance requirements.
Provide mechanical and electrical technical support to Maintenance Managers and their teams.
Lead and undertake project work within the area, aiming to reduce operating costs and optimise mechanical/electrical asset performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possess a NVQ Level 3/4 or equivalent in a relevant maintenance discipline is essential
Proven practical experience of fault finding and improvement of mechanical and electrical assets through Planned Preventative Maintenance and strong Root Cause Analysis skills
Good understanding of Contractor management and MOC policies and procedures
Knowledge of Water Recycling processes and associated Health and Safety requirements knowledge is essential
Flexible approach to work as the sites operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Ability to work autonomously
Advocate of collaboration
Forward thinking and pro-active individual
Full UK driving license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company van
Private health care
Double-matched pension (21% total contribution)
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Life assurance at 8 times salary
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave.
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.