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Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Processing)

CV-Library Scotland Posted 04 Oct 2026 Closing: 01 Jan 0001
Permanent
£60000 - £64000/annum Relocation Package + Company Bonus

Job Description & Overview

Lead Maintenance Engineer (Metal Processing)

£60,000 - £64,000 + Relocation Package + Company Bonus + Specialist Training + Enhanced Pension + Health Care Plan + Many More

  • Relocation to Scottish Highlands ***

Are you a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in heavy industry, looking to relocate to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, in a role that offers a lucrative benefits package on top of an excellent salary?

Would you like the opportunity to work with a specialist manufacturer that is one of Britain's longest standing smelters, situated at the foot of Ben Nevis?

With a heritage spanning almost a century, the company produces high-quality, low-carbon aluminium using renewable hydroelectric power generated locally.

You will lead the day-to-day maintenance function across the site, coordinating priorities, engineering resources and departmental requirements to ensure plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and available for production.

Additionally, you will support shutdowns and installations through the overseeing of contractors.

This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer, with a background in industrial environments, looking for technical development and to build upon existing leadership skills.

The Role

Lead safe and effective maintenance delivery across all areas of the site

Set priorities for planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance, coordinating resources accordingly

Coordinate engineering, craft and apprentice resources across departments

Monitor weekly maintenance schedules, work quality, CMMS compliance and key performance measures

Oversee safety measures and ensure maintenance personnel are suitably trained and competent for their roles

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 - 5, Friday, 7:30 - 12:30

The Person

Degree or similar in engineering

Mechanically or electrically biased expertise

Hands on experience using CMMS systems

Background working in industrial or manufacturing environments

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH27405a

Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Lead, Engineering Manager, Engineering Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Engineer, Engineering Manager, Heavy Engineering, Heavy Industry, Process Manufacturing, Aluminium, Smelting, Industrial Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Reliability-Centred Maintenance, PPM, CMMS, Breakdown Maintenance, Maintenance Strategy, Maintenance Planning, Continuous Improvement, Shutdowns, Scottish Highlands

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Key Details
  • Date Posted: 04 Oct 2026
  • Location: Scotland
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Category: Engineering
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