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Permanent

Lead Reliability Maintenance Technician

South East Water
Sussex
money-bag £47672 Annual
Posted: 18 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Ref: 3140743178

Summary:As our Lead Reliability Maintenance Technician, you''ll play a key part in looking after the mechanical or electrical and instrumentation equipment across our production sites. While you''ll still get to do the specialised technical work that keeps our assets running reliably, you''ll also step up as a trusted mentor and the go-to person for the team. Ultimately, you''ll be the bridge between day-to-day tasks and bigger-picture operations, helping everyone work safely and deliver great results.Main responsibilities:Perform complex mechanical or EandI planned maintenance activities and first-line remedial work in accordance with the organisational strategy.Provide ''over-the-shoulder'' coaching and technical mentorship to the maintenance team.Act as the first point of escalation for technicians regarding technical challenges on-site.Issue Permits to Work, lead Confined Space Entries, and ensure all technicians adhere to safe systems of work.Conduct regular 121 meetings, support team wellbeing, and identify training needs in collaboration with the Reliability Maintenance Manager.Review and approve team timesheets, audit HandS compliance, and ensure accurate updates to business management systems (e.g., Maximo).Authorise annual leave, record absences and manage the procurement of PPE and uniforms.Communicate progress and asset reliability trends to the Reliability Maintenance Manager and work with Schedulers/Planners to update weekly work plans.You''ll need:Skills / ..... full job details .....

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