We're supporting a leading food production business in their search for an Engineering Lead to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with leadership experience to take ownership of maintenance operations, drive continuous improvement, and develop a proactive engineering culture. You'll play a key role in ensuring equipment reliability, maximising uptime, and supporting operational performance across the site. Core Duties: Leading and supporting the engineering team to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance activities Managing planned preventative maintenance programmes and driving improvements through the CMMS system Providing hands-on support with mechanical and electrical fault finding and breakdown response Prioritising engineering activities in line with production requirements to minimise downtime Leading engineering projects, working closely with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders Identifying and delivering improvements to equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency Developing safe systems of work and engineering procedures Coaching, mentoring, and developing the engineering team to improve capability and performance Monitoring engineering output to ensure high standards of workmanship and compliance Building effective relationships with contractors and ensuring all required documentation and procedures are in placeAbout You: Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Hands-on approach to maintenance and fault finding Experience working within a manufacturing, production, or FMCG environment Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Team player with the ability to lead from the frontThis is an urgent requirement and applications will be reviewed at speed. Full job description available on request. Apply today for immediate consideration
Engineering Lead in Ely employer: Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited
Join a leading manufacturer in the construction materials sector that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With a strong commitment to training, including full Microsoft certification support, and a culture that values people, you will thrive in an environment recognised for its Investors in People Platinum status. This role not only offers competitive benefits but also the chance to work on innovative digital solutions in a collaborative team setting in Ipswich.
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Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
