LEAD ENGINEER
Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Barkham
Salary: £55,000 (£65,000+)
Shift: 4 on 4 off days and nights
Job Role
A superb opportunity has arisen for a lead engineer to join a supportive and collaborative engineering team within a busy manufacturing site. The company prides itself on a positive working culture where teamwork and mutual respect are at the centre of daily operations.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for both electrical and mechanical maintenance, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across site machinery. You will be lead for your shift providing motivation, coordination and development.
Sector
Factory Maintenance
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
- Multi‑skilled maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Hands on experience with pre‑planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance in fast paced industrial factory.
- Previous leadership experience
- Minimum Level 3 engineering qualifications
Desirable Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in the UK.
- Strong electrical skill set
- Previous experience working in FMCG or Food
Benefits
- Working for a recognised market‑leading business.
- Excellent benefits package
- Training and development opportunities for engineers
- A company that looks after their employees
