At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate the engineering team while ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic FMCG manufacturing business in Cheshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Promote a strong health & safety culture in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact on production reliability.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Engineering Qualification and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58000 - 58000 £ per year.
- Lead Engineer – Multi‑Skilled
- Location: Cheshire Salary: £58,000 Shift: (2 Days / 2 Nights) Overtime: Paid at 1.25x
We're recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join an FMCG manufacturing business in Cheshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer with leadership experience, or someone ready to take the next step into a lead role.
- Role
- Lead and coordinate the engineering team
- Prioritise planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Ensure PPMs and equipment inspections are completed
- Support production by minimising downtime and driving reliability
- Lead shift handovers and daily engineering reviews
- Drive Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis activities
- Coach and support engineers across the shift
- Promote a strong health & safety culture
Requirements
- Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Engineering Qualification (minimum)
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
- Experience working with PLC‑controlled machinery
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers
- Ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
Desirable
- 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
- FMCG, Food Manufacturing or Bakery experience
- Continuous Improvement (CI) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience
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