The Construction Index Ltd
Lead Maintenance Engineer
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Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + Overtime (OTE £50,000+) + Package
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South East
Town/City: Sittingbourne, Kent
Posted: 21/07/2026
Reference: BBBH25991_1784647228
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Lead Maintenance Engineer
Sittingbourne
£40,000 - £43,000 Basic + Overtime (OTE £50,000+) + Training + Staff Discounts + Benefits Package
Looking for a step up to a Lead Maintenance Engineer role where you'll work with cutting-edge equipment? You'll lead a skilled team and have the freedom to turn your ideas into action, within a forward-thinking company that values innovation and will give you full autonomy to make a real impact with overtime opportunities available.
Step into a lead role within a well-established and rapidly growing company at the forefront of the sustainability sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Maintenance Engineer who enjoys being on the tools but also wants the responsibility of guiding, mentoring, and leading a small team of technicians while earning well through overtime. You'll play a key role in maintaining day-to-day operations smoothly, ensuring high standards of maintenance, and supporting the team's development.
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Your Role As Lead Maintenance Engineer
- Reactive maintenance, as well as leading a small team
- Mechanical fault finding and maintenance (conveyors/hydraulics/pneumatics)
- Site based in Sittingbourne - ensure the smooth running of site operations
- 4 on 4 off, days and nights
You'll Need As Lead Maintenance Engineer
- Experience in a hands-on mechanical role
- Manufacturing background or similar
- Have the want to be lead a team
- Ability to react quickly to problems, reduce downtime, and communicate clearly and accurately
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This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
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