Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Location: Static Site, South East London
Salary: £47,000 + overtime
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm + call out rota

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with leadership experience?

As the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of all mechanical systems on a static site in South East London. Leading a team of five skilled engineers, you will ensure the efficient delivery of planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

• Managing and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Attending to reactive maintenance issues promptly.
• Supporting and participating in the call-out rota.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the team.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Engineer, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing,and heating systems
• Excellent communication and team management skills.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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