Lead Engineer
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Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role? We are looking for a proactive and influential Lead Engineer to join our Leicester site, supporting the Engineering Manager and leading the engineering team to deliver exceptional operational performance.
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As Lead Engineer, you will act as the Engineering Manager's deputy, supporting the leadership, development and coordination of the site's engineering function. You will work closely with Production to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, deliver safe and efficient engineering operations and lead continuous improvement across the site.
Your Mission at Elis
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Leadership & Team Support
- Lead and support the engineering team, providing hands-on technical guidance and mentoring.
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager, including managing activities and budgets in their absence.
- Ensure PPM schedules, corrective works, SSOWs and engineering procedures are consistently followed.
- Support training delivery for engineers and operators on new equipment.
- Ensure adherence to company Vision, Values and QHSE policies at all times.
- Support in ensuring compliance with risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR and all regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate safety training is in place and completed.
- Contribute to maintaining relevant site accreditations (e.g. ISO/EN14065).
- Work collaboratively with Production to improve equipment performance and OEE.
- Lead site improvements around sustainability and WECO reduction.
- Support installation, testing, operation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
- Source parts and machinery through approved suppliers.
What will make you stand out?
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Skills & Knowledge
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical abilities with the confidence to influence at all levels.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and drive teamwork.
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office).
- Ability to motivate teams and drive performance culture.
- Financial acumen relating to budgeting and forecasting.
Education & Experience
Essential:
- Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production.
- Previous supervisory or management experience.
- Operational maintenance experience.
- Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in a relevant engineering discipline or time-served apprenticeship (electrical/mechanical/steam).
- Experience implementing continuous improvement programmes.
- Experience in energy and sustainability management.
Desirable:
- NEBOSH/IOSH/QHSE qualifications.
- Bi-lingual capability.
What's on offer?
- 33 Days Holiday
- Company Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- On-site Parking
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will directly shape engineering standards, safety culture and operational performance at our Leicester site. If you're driven, technically strong and ready to lead a skilled team, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested? xbpsjku
Then apply online! Your contact person:
Helena Fearnley-Brown
Tel:
- Location:
- Coventry
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering
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