Lead Maintenance Engineer Kent (near Dartford)Salary: 58,000 Shifts: Monday to Friday days 40 hours Sector: Manufacturing / ProductionOverviewOn behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment.The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both supervising the maintenance team and remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance and repair activities across the facility.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance tasks.Lead, guide, and support a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.Remain hands-on, carrying out fault finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a range of electrical and mechanical machinery.Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including motors, control panels, sensors, and PLCs.Plan and manage preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring all work is completed to high standards and in a timely manner.Support continuous improvement initiatives, recommending and implementing efficiency and reliability enhancements.Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company maintenance standards.Liaise with production and operations