A Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician is found in the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Sectors typically include maritime, maritime defence, automotive, energy, engineering construction and general engineering maintenance industries. Lead maintenance engineering technicians typically perform a multidisciplinary role, managing or leading other technicians. They may specialise in areas such as mechanical, electronic, or electrical engineering.
Employers range from small to large businesses who deliver or require maintenance support. They include major asset owners and operators, the supply chain, contractors and sub-contractors. Typical workplaces include private and public sector manufacturing factories. They can also include dockyards and shipyards, vehicle maintenance facilities, onboard operational vehicles and vessels.