Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (Dependant on Experience) Shift: Monday to Friday DaysWe are recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join a leading industrial manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineering leader or someone aspiring to be an engineering lead who enjoys problem solving, planning maintenance activities, and leading teams within a fast-paced heavy industrial environment. The role is approximately 75% leadership, planning, and problem solving, with 25% hands-on mechanical support when required.You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a particular machines, leading a team of Mechanical Shift Fitters and ensuring machinery reliability and performance targets are achieved. You will also play a key role in maintenance planning, contractor management, shutdown coordination, and continuous improvement activities across the plant. Sector - Heavy Industrial Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Maintenance/Engineering Background Requirements for the Lead Mechanical Engineer: Mechanical Engineering QualificationWorked in a Heavy/Industrial Manufacturing EnvironmentPlanned and reactive maintenance experienceContinuous Improvement background Desirable Requirements for the Lead Mechanical Engineer: Apprentice Trained EngineerLeadership Experience but would consider an Aspirational Engineer The Lead ..... full job details .....