Lead Engineer

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# Lead Engineer > Marshalls PLC · Sittingbourne, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-27 **Salary:** GBP 57,596–57,596 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Engineering ## Description **Lead Maintenance Engineer Sittingbourne (ME10 3NB) £57,596 per annum (including shift allowance) plus overtime & benefits 42 hours per week, 4 on 4 off, rotating days & nights ** At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Today, we support the people who design, build and maintain the homes, schools, hospitals, streets and infrastructure that communities across the UK rely on. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. We're proud of our heritage, excited by what's next and committed to helping our colleagues grow, develop and make a real difference. Together, we're building tomorrow's world. Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscaping delivers innovative hard landscaping solutions for projects across the UK, from city centre transformations and public realm schemes to housing developments and community spaces. Combining outstanding design, quality and sustainability, our market-leading range of paving, kerbs, edgings and street furniture helps create places where people live, work and connect. With more than 130 years of expertise, we're proud to help shape outdoor environments that are built to perform, designed to inspire and leave a lasting impact on communities for generations to come Keeping our operations running, driving innovation and solving complex challenges is what our Engineering team does best. From maintenance, machining and installation to technical design, software development and project management, their expertise helps power our sites, develop customer solutions and support continuous improvement across the business. We're looking for a **Lead Maintenance Engineer** to join the team and play a key role in shaping innovative solutions and supporting our long-term success. ** So, what’s the mission? **Your main responsibilities will be to lead a team of two engineers on shift, to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment. You and your team will work on various different types of equipment, including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of planned and reactive engineering activities on site. Working 42 hours per week, **the shift pattern is 4 on 4 off covering both days and nights, 6:00am to 6:00pm. What are the mission critical skills?** - Electrical and/or mechanical qualifications (preferably time served apprenticeship) - Previous experience of operating in a medium / large automated manufacturing operation - Experience of leading an engineering team would be preferable, although not essential - Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of associated regulatory requirements - Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification, and routine maintenance activities - Ability to interrogate / understand maintenance problems to provide accurate plant condition information / recommendations. - Excellent communication skills, dealing with operatives, Team leaders from both maintenance and production - PLC And VSD Knowledge is advantageous - Previous experience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics ** Why join Marshalls? **Our colleagues have been at the heart of Marshalls for generations and will continue to be the driving force behind our success for generations to come. That's why we're committed to creating opportunities for our people to develop their skills, grow their careers and realise their potential. Visit [](http://www.marshalls.co.uk/careers) to learn more about us! ** What's in it for you?** - 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays - Guaranteed Christmas shutdown - Healthcare Cash Plan, helping towards dental, optical, prescriptions and much more - Enhanced family leave policies, available from day one - 5% employer matched pension scheme - Ongoing learning and development opportunities - Cycle to Work scheme - Employee discounts on Marshalls and Marley products - Discounts with hundreds of leading retailers - Access to the Marshalls Wellbeing Centre, supporting your Move, Money and Mind goals - Share Purchase Scheme - Life Assurance ** Equal Opportunities **Whoever you are and whatever your background, you'll find a fair and supportive workplace at Marshalls. You're unique, and we want you to bring your whole self to work every day. We're committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral or ethical responsibility, it's the right thing to do. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse nature of the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. At Marshalls, you're valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself. **Every great build starts with strong foundations. Start yours here. No Agencies Thanks** ## Apply [Apply at Marshalls PLC](https://apply.workable.com/marshalls/j/55A5BC8B96/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)