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. The Role As the senior engineering contact on shift, you will: 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
