Job Description Are you an experienced electrically biased engineer who enjoys leading from the front rather than sitting behind a desk? \n \n Our client, one of the UK's best-known food manufacturers, is looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer to take ownership of an engineering shift within their high-volume manufacturing site in Nottingham. \n This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with leadership responsibility, driving reliability, mentoring engineers and making a real impact on production performance. \n \n The Role \n Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll lead the engineering team on shift while remaining hands-on with maintenance activities. \n Responsibilities include: \n Leading and motivating a team of engineers \n Coordinating planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns \n Fault finding across electrical, mechanical and control systems \n Driving equipment reliability and continuous improvement \n Supporting production to maximise plant performance \n Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP \n Coaching and developing engineers within your team \n The role combines technical expertise with leadership and plays a key part in maintaining site performance. \n \n Essential \n Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship (time served) \n Electrically biased engineer with good mechanical competence \n Experience with control engineering and fault finding \n Minimum 2–3 years' experience leading or supervising an engineering team \n At least 5 years' experience within FMCG manufacturing \n Desirable \n HNC/HND in Engineering \n Food manufacturing experience \n HACCP Level 2 \n Continuous Improvement / Lean experience \n \n What's on offer? \n Up to £60,000 basic salary (depending on skills and experience) \n Paid Bank Holidays (approximately £1,500 per annum) \n Panama Shift Pattern – excellent work/life balance \n 17 days annual leave + 8 lieu days \n Matched pension contributions up to 7.5% \n Join a recognised UK food manufacturer investing in its engineering function \n Genuine opportunity to influence continuous improvement and engineering performance \n \n This role would suit: \n A Senior Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Team Leader or Lead Engineer looking for greater responsibility within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. \n \n JBRP1_UKTJ
Maintenance Shift Supervisor in Leicester employer: ESB Recruitment Limited
Join our dynamic team at a large warehouse in Burton, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. As an Electrician, you'll benefit from competitive salary packages, a supportive work culture that values safety and teamwork, and opportunities for skill enhancement through ongoing training. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with weekdays off and occasional weekend cover, making this an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
