Lead Maintenance Engineer in Luton, Bedfordshire

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance operations across a portfolio of 15 sites in the Luton area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong leadership skills to manage a team of engineers, drive compliance and ensure sites are maintained to the highest standards.

The Role

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across 15 sites.

• Lead, support and develop a team of Maintenance Engineers.

• Allocate workloads, manage priorities and ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Coordinate contractors and oversee safe working practices.

• Act as the first point of escalation for technical and maintenance issues.

• Carry out hands-on maintenance work when required.

• Ensure statutory compliance, health and safety standards and inspection schedules are maintained.

• Maintain accurate records and support planned preventative maintenance programmes.

• Monitor maintenance costs, identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvements.

About You

• Strong background in building maintenance, facilities management or general trades.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a maintenance team.

• Relevant technical qualification in building maintenance, engineering or a related trade.

• Good understanding of health and safety and statutory compliance.

• Knowledge of fire safety and Legionella would be advantageous.

• Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

• Responsibility for a portfolio of 15 sites.

• Opportunity to combine hands-on maintenance with team leadership and operational responsibility.

If you are an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.