Are you a Team Leader in a maintenance department looking for an exciting challenge within the food manufacturing industry? This global food manufacturing company in Leicester is looking for a Lead Engineer who can drive forward operational excellence. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 8-10 engineers, providing training, monthly one-to-ones, driving continuous improvements to the lines, planning the maintenance schedule, and coaching and development to upskill the team.
You will need to have a maintenance engineering background in the FMCG or food manufacturing industries with experience of leading teams and be committed to self-development.
This role will operate on a days-based contract working Monday to Friday.
The role as a Lead Engineer:
* Plan maintenance tasks and ensure they are executed by the team.
* Develop the team's technical knowledge.
* Prioritize work orders and notifications.
* Identify improvement plans through the tracking of maintenance indicators.
* Identify ways to reduce losses.
* Champion and lead the continuous improvement process.
Qualifications and skills needed for the Lead Engineer role:
* Time-served engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical bias.
* Level 3 NVQ Engineering Qualification.
* Effective communication skills.
* Integrated work system and operational experience.
* Hands-on experience as an engineer in a manufacturing setting.
* Possess a flexible mindset and work as part of a wider team.
The package on offer for a Lead Engineer:
* Salary package of GBP 55,000
* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
* Competitive Pension Scheme
* On-site Parking
* Subsidised Canteen
* PPE provided
* Staff Discount Shop
* Long Service Awards
If you feel this Lead Engineer opportunity is right for you, please contact Sarah Armstrong at Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply!
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