Lead Engineer in Melton Mowbray
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A successful and well-established food manufacturer is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer / Team Leader to join their engineering team on a 4 on 4 off days & nights shift pattern. This is an excellent opportunity to join a profitable, stable and growing business that continues to invest heavily in its people, plant and brand.
This role would suit an experienced Lead Engineer or Team Leader, but the business will also consider strong Maintenance Engineers who have not previously held a supervisory role but can demonstrate the potential and desire to step into a leadership position.
The Role
As Lead Maintenance Engineer, you will remain hands-on while leading a team of two Engineers on shift, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, guide and mentor engineers on shift
Prioritise workload to support production and minimise downtime
Ensure safe systems of work and compliance with site standards
Deliver effective planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Respond to and resolve unplanned breakdowns efficiently
Monitor equipment performance, reporting variances and taking corrective action
Communicate technical issues to relevant departments
Support and complete engineering projects, installations and equipment modifications
Experience & Skills Required
Qualified Maintenance Engineer (C&G / NVQ Level 3 essential; ONC / HNC desirable)
Multi-skilled with strong mechanical and electrical capability (electrically biased )
Ideally apprenticeship trained
Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills
Food manufacturing experience highly advantageous
Engineers without prior leadership titles will be considered if they demonstrate the aptitude and motivation to lead a team
Salary & Benefits
Salary circa £51,000
Up to 5% annual bonus
4 on 4 off 12-hour days & nights shift pattern
Private healthcare & life insurance
Company pension (matched up to 6%)
Free parking, drinks and subsidised canteen
Location
Ideally suited to engineers living in South Nottingham, North Leicestershire or the Melton Mowbray area.
To Apply
If you are a Lead Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Team Leader, or a strong Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step, please apply now. For further information, contact Stuart Cooper.
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- Location:
- Melton Mowbray
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineer, Lead Engineer, Lead, Engineering