Lead Maintenance Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a critical link between the Asset Manager and maintenance technicians, supporting daily maintenance activities while driving improvements and contributing to both strategic decisions and high-priority projects.,

• Coordinate and schedule maintenance activities with production management, focusing on planned maintenance improvements, while guiding technicians in daily tasks, prioritising based on operational needs, and troubleshooting breakdowns hands-on.
• Act as the primary technical contact for contractors and coordinating maintenance tasks and guiding the engineers in daily work.
• Manage and optimise the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for effective scheduling, accurate data management, and reporting, while managing spare parts inventory to ensure availability of critical components in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and BASF guidelines through detailed maintenance documentation, change controls, incident management, inspections, and managing of permit-to-work and safety standards in all maintenance activities.
• Lead and support engineering projects from initial planning through completion, including managing budgets, timelines, compliance with BASF guidelines, and post-project performance tracking.
• Support Asset Management activities by ensuring change processes align with BASF requirements, implementing technical measures to enhance plant reliability and availability, and preparing and monitoring maintenance KPIs.
  
  Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or demonstrable relevant experience and qualifications in engineering roles within biotechnology, chemical, or similar industries. An electrical bias would be advantageous.
• High computer literacy, with advanced knowledge of maintenance systems and programs, including Risk-Based Management, CMMS, Spare Parts Management, Bad Actor Analysis, and legal inspection requirements.
• Strong self-motivation and project leadership abilities, with excellent communication, networking, and collaboration skills, combined with a structured, solution-oriented, and independent work approach.
• Flexible and responsive to support critical breakdowns, including after-hours availability as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to motivate, influence, and build positive relationships across teams, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to effectively address maintenance challenges.
  
  The BASF Agricultural Specialities Limited production site in Littlehampton, produces industry leading biological pest control products formulated from beneficial nematodes. These products are used by farmers and growers across the globe in agricultural, protected ornamental and home and garden markets., Operating in the UK since 1880, BASF currently has 11 locations across the UK, from Littlehampton on the South Coast of England to Callanish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. Our UK headquarters are in Stockport, Greater Manchester and that's where our sales and services teams are based. From our six manufacturing sites across the UK, we supply raw materials to most industries including agriculture, automotive, chemicals, construction, energy and pharmaceuticals. You can find out a bit more about where over 700 people from our amazing BASF team work here: https://www.basf.com/gb/en/who-we-are/BASF-in-the-United-Kingdom
  
  Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
At BASF we offer a total package which includes not only an attractive salary and bonus but also benefits including a defined contribution pension scheme; a share scheme; private healthcare and life insurance to name a few. We are happy to talk flexible working.