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Lead Maintenance Technician

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician to lead our maintenance team. A suitable applicant will have a strong track record of supporting efficient production operations, through optimised maintenance processes. You should bring a detail-oriented and organised approach, combined with hands-on expertise in mechanical systems and fault diagnosis. We want you to be passionate about driving manufacturing excellence, improving equipment reliability, and enhancing product quality. You should thrive in a challenging and changing environment, and be committed to continuous improvement, safety, and operational success.

Job Description

Job title

Lead Maintenance Technician

Department

Manufacturing Engineering - Tooling and Equipment

Reports to

Tooling and Equipment Design Manager

Hours

40 per week

Purpose

We manufacture all our Brompton bike frame parts in London and assemble them into bikes on multiple production lines. We develop tooling and equipment together, by encouraging everyone to bring in their experience and creativity, so that our customers enjoy a quality product, whilst fulfilling an ever-growing demand from our customers. We are a highly diverse and collaborative team who want to ensure we grow along with our cross functional teams. We really value having people that are committed to our core value of creating urban freedom for happier lives. We as a tooling and equipment team provide first class, bespoke tooling and equipment to productionise our bike design, and this role aims to keep the equipment in excellent working order.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician to lead our maintenance team. A suitable applicant will have a strong track record of supporting efficient production operations, through optimised maintenance processes. You should bring a detail-oriented and organised approach, combined with hands-on expertise in mechanical systems and fault diagnosis. We want you to be passionate about driving manufacturing excellence, improving equipment reliability, and enhancing product quality. You should thrive in a challenging and changing environment, and be committed to continuous improvement, safety, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of your maintenance team, maintaining over 500 assets on the factory floor.

Prioritise and delegate maintenance tasks based on urgency and production requirements.

Ensure work is completed in accordance with our internal Tooling and Equipment standard.

Preventative Maintenance (TPM)

Develop, implement, and monitor maintenance schedules for factory jigs, fixtures and equipment.

Lead in-situ servicing on fixed factory floor assets, ensuring the same level of attention is delivered on assets that cannot be moved, that is delivered to those in the workshop.

Breakdown, Fault-Finding and Production Line Repairs

Diagnose mechanical and pneumatic faults on factory equipment and propose solutions to fix.

Lead and support repair work, ensuring minimal disruption to the production lines.

Asset Management

Maintain accurate records of equipment, servicing, modifications, maintenance logs, and spare parts inventory.

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company documentation standards.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

Promote safe working practices and ensure maintenance activities meet health and safety regulations.

Support and participate in risk assessments, audits, and compliance checks.

Continuous Improvement

Identify and implement improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and team processes.

Collaborate with engineering and production teams on upgrades and efficiency initiatives.

Team Development and Training

Train, mentor, and develop new technicians and apprentices.

Monitor performance and provide regular appraisals to support continuous development.

Spare Parts and Procurement

Manage critical spares inventory and liaise with suppliers for timely procurement.

Optimise spares stock levels to reduce costs, avoiding unplanned downtime on critical assets.

Project Support

Support New Product Introduction engineering projects, equipment installations, and site upgrades.

Provide technical input and ensure maintenance considerations are included in project planning.

Qualifications And Skills

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or in a similar role, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.Strong knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems, industrial machinery, and maintenance best practices. Some experience in Electrical systems would be of benefit.Proficient in fault-finding and the use of diagnostic tools and techniques.Excellent problem-solving abilities and a high level of attention to detail.Excellent organisational skills, able to handle many issues at once.Capable of working independently, managing time and priorities effectively.Confident in delegating tasks and providing clear performance metrics for reporting.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, liaising with colleagues across all departments.Sound understanding of health and safety regulations, procedures, and risk assessments.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, use precision measuring equipment, and understand tolerancing and engineering principles.IT literate, with experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems or similar maintenance tracking software.Positive, proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and development.Flexible and adaptable, able to respond effectively to unplanned maintenance demands or changing priorities.

What We Expect From You

A portfolio of your work in relation to maintenance engineeringExamples of projects that you have led and delivered, successfully or notWhy you think Brompton is a great place for you to thrive?What excites you outside of engineering?

Benefits At Brompton

Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product, despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.

Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays.Competitive Salary - Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employee''s receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.Social activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party, annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK), volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.Learning and Development - Access to free Linkedin Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Care and Health Support, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.Mental Health - We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges. There''s also Head Space, Brompton''s approved wellness program for employees.Paid Leave - We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Brompton was listed amongst the best UK workplaces in 2020 and was awarded silver investors in People Accreditation and London Living Wage Employer in 2021.

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