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Lead Engineer/Senior Site Technician

Invictus GroupUK, UK🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£46.7k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
UK, UK, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Here’s a CV-Library-style version that keeps the client and exact site confidential while making the role more candidate-focused. Senior Site Technician Location: East Midlands<br />Salary: £46,746.56 per annum<br />Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday<br />Working Pattern: Flexibility required for 24/7 call-out rota<br />Additional: £2,000 welcome bonus + standby payment + 5% SLA We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Technician to join a leading facilities management operation supporting a large, highly automated site in the East Midlands. This is a hands-on supervisory position, with a minimum of 50% of your time spent carrying out planned and reactive maintenance. You will act as the first point of contact for maintenance issues on site, while supervising a small engineering team and supporting the wider site management function. The role would suit an experienced electrical or multi-skilled engineer who is ready to take the next step into a senior or supervisory position. The Role

  • Deliver and supervise planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
  • Act as the first point of contact for maintenance issues across the site.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and automated systems.
  • Supervise and support a team of site technicians and maintenance operatives.
  • Ensure all PPM, reactive and compliance tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure documentation is completed and uploaded correctly.
  • Monitor outstanding jobs and ensure 100% site compliance is maintained.
  • Work closely with site operations and third-party logistics teams to coordinate maintenance activities.
  • Respond promptly to service calls and arrange specialist contractor attendance where required.
  • Carry out minor installations, alterations and improvement works within your level of competence.
  • Identify recurring or non-repairable faults and provide recommendations for remedial works or replacement.
  • Manage site stock and ensure appropriate levels of critical spares are maintained.
  • Support site meetings and communicate maintenance requirements to customers and management.
  • Promote safe working practices and ensure all works comply with current Health &amp; Safety legislation.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are recorded in real time using the site's CAFM system.
  • Support the development and training of junior engineers and technicians.
  • Participate in a 24/7 call-out and standby rota.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with both customers and colleagues. About You
  • NVQ Level 3 / City &amp; Guilds 236 Parts 1 &amp; 2 or equivalent electrical qualification.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
  • AM2 and/or 2391 Testing &amp; Inspection.
  • At least 3 years' experience working with automated systems, ideally within a highly automated environment.
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience.
  • Good knowledge of mechanical and pneumatic systems.
  • Previous supervisory or team-leading experience is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and maintenance.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment. If you're an experienced electrical or multi-skilled engineer looking for a senior site-based role with supervisory responsibility and long-term career development, apply today to find out more

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