Lead Engineer

Job description

Lead Engineer - Food Manufacturer

£60,000 + 10% Pension + 10% Bonus

Are you the kind of engineer who doesn’t just fix problems — but makes sure they never come back?

We’re hiring a Lead Engineer to join a prestigious food manufacturer as they push towards world-class manufacturing. This is a role for someone who wants to lead, influence, and genuinely improve performance — not just keep things running.

What you'll be doing:

✅ Leading a shift engineering team in a fast-paced FMCG environment

✅ Driving reliability through proactive maintenance & continuous improvement

✅ Getting to the root cause of recurring issues

✅ Partnering with production to boost uptime and efficiency

✅ Developing your team’s capability, mindset & performance

What we’re looking for:

• Multiskilled engineer (electrically biased), NVQ Level 3+
• Experience within FMCG or manufacturing
• Strong communicator who can influence across teams
• IOSH / CMMS knowledge (nice to have)
• A proactive, resilient, always-learning mindset

What’s in it for you:

£60,000 salary

Up to 10% bonus

10% pension

Healthcare plan

Enhanced family leave & sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Why this role?

You won’t just manage maintenance — you’ll lead change, improve reliability, and shape a high-performing team culture.

Interested? Apply now or drop me a message to find out more.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leigh

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English