At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers, ensuring maintenance is safe and efficient.
- Company: Join a leading UK food manufacturer with a new site in Wakefield.
- Benefits: Competitive package, profit share, pension, and additional perks.
- Other info: Be part of a growing site with long-term career opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a hands-on leadership role with real impact on site performance.
- Qualifications: Strong engineering background, multi-skilled experience, and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Morson are proud to be partnering with a leading UK food manufacturer to support the build of their new site in Wakefield. We're now looking for a Lead Engineer to join the engineering team, playing a key role in supporting plant reliability, leading shift-based engineering activity and helping shape the site as it ramps up. This is a great opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role, where you'll not only support day-to-day engineering operations but also have real input into how the site performs longer term.
The Role
As Lead Engineer, you'll be a key part of the shift team, supporting a group of Multi-skilled Engineers and ensuring all maintenance activity is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as coordinating engineering activity on shift and supporting overall site performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of shift-based engineers (typically 4-5 per shift)
- Ensure all maintenance activity is completed safely and in line with standards
- Allocate and prioritise tasks to maximise plant reliability and performance
- Support both planned (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities
- Ensure accurate recording of engineering activity via SAP / CMMS systems
- Manage contractor activity on shift, ensuring compliance with site procedures
- Maintain clear communication and handovers between shifts
- Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activity
- Deputise for the Reliability Manager where required
What We're Looking For
- Strong engineering background within FMCG or similar fast-paced environments
- Multi-skilled experience (mechanical and electrical)
- Previous experience leading or supporting engineering teams on shift
- Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship / HNC / Degree or equivalent)
- Good understanding of health & safety and food safety standards (IOSH desirable)
- Experience using CMMS systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
Why Apply
- Opportunity to join a new, growing site and play a key role from an early stage
- Hands-on leadership role with real responsibility and visibility across the site
- Chance to influence engineering standards, ways of working and team performance
- Backed by a well-established, stable business with long-term opportunities
- Competitive package including profit share, pension and additional benefits
Lead Mult Skilled Engineer (Shifts) in Wakefield employer: Morson Talent
Morson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at a new site in Wakefield where you can make a significant impact from the outset. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide hands-on leadership opportunities, competitive benefits including profit share and pension, and a culture that values safety and high standards in engineering operations. Join us to be part of a stable, well-established business that prioritises your career progression and well-being.
