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Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Job Title :
Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Sectors :
Chemical & Process
Contract Type :
Permanent
Job Type :
Electrical Maintenance
Job Location :
Preston
Salary :
Up to £52700 per annum + Benefits
REF :
BBBH16642_1787237538
Job Published :
20 August 2026
Lead Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Chorley, Lancashire
Competitive Salary + Generous Pension (11% Er) + Death in Service, Cash Back Medical Scheme, Sick Pay
Shift
Week 1 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) Sat, Sun Off
Week 2 Mon-Wed Days (06.00 - 18.00) 4-Days Off (Thur - Sun)
Week 3 Mon-Thurs Nights (18.00 - 06.00) Sat, Sun Off
Week 4 Mon-Wed Days (06.00 - 18.00) 4-Days Off (Thur - Sun)
Are you a problem-solver with a passion for keeping things running like clockwork? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with cutting-edge machinery? If so, we want to hear from you!
As a Lead Electrical Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring manufacturing operations run smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Rapidly respond to production breakdowns to minimise downtime
- Provide technical support to shift engineers and apprentices
- Perform essential planned maintenance and repairs
- Drive continuous improvement through innovative project work
- Promote and ensure adherence to Health & Safety standards
- Collaborate with contractors and colleagues to achieve company goals
Requirements:
- Apprentice trained Electrical/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (HNC/HND)
- Maintenance experience in a process plant, utilities or energy intensive manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and technical expertise
- Able to attend to both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks
- Knowledge/experience of PLCs, Control Systems, 3 Phase Motors and Inverter Drives
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Your work will directly contribute to our production success and ongoing improvement initiatives.
You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and take on exciting projects that drive the business forward.
Apply Today!
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
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