Lead Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Barmouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Barmouth is seeking a Lead Engineer to ensure smooth production by maintaining and repairing machinery. The ideal candidate will have a recognized engineering qualification and experience in mechanical and electrical fields. You will work in a dynamic environment where communication and problem-solving skills are crucial. Competitive salaries for both afternoon and night shifts, ranging from £48,700 to £54,000, are offered.

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical experience.
• Leading engineer experience or capability.
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and inspect machinery.
• Run service plant operations.
• Participate in installations and upgrades.
• Enhance line efficiency with operators.
• Follow GMP and safety protocols.
• Perform risk assessments.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Recognised engineering qualification

Job description

Please note these are two separate roles (8 hour shifts).

• Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm : £48,700
• Night Shift – Monday to Friday 10pm to 6am : £54,000

You know that feeling when you walk into a factory and half the kit looks like it’s held together with gaffer tape and crossed fingers? Yeah, we don’t want that.

I'm looking for a Lead Engineer who can keep the wheels turning (literally), stop the machines from sulking, and make sure production keeps flowing without endless downtime. This isn’t about sitting in an office, ticking boxes, or writing reports nobody reads. You’ll be hands‑on—fixing, maintaining, upgrading, and generally making sure the place doesn’t grind to a halt.

The business

Over the last 25 years, the comany has grown into a Multi-Million value‑added specific manufacturer, supplying some of the biggest names across their industr and providing the best products. They’re big enough to be stable, and agile enough to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Keeping machinery in top shape—servicing, repairing, inspecting. You know the drill.
• Running the service plant: boilers, chilled water, air, effluent treatment.
• Getting involved in new installs, upgrades, and moves.
• Working with operators to squeeze every ounce of efficiency out of the line.
• Following GMP and safety rules without moaning about them.
• Doing risk assessments before diving into a job. (Nobody wants a finger in the product, do they?)

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled—ideally mechanical and electrical experience. Also led or leading engineer(s).
• Some kind of recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship, ONC, City & Guilds, 17th/18th Edition).
• Experience in FMCG manufacturing is nice, but not a deal‑breaker if you can prove you can handle the standards and hygiene.
• Able to work solo or with the team without getting in a strop.
• Confident enough to talk to operators, managers, and anyone else without mumbling into your boots.
• A healthy respect for accurate record‑keeping (because “I fixed it, honest” doesn’t cut it).

Benefits

A proper engineering role in an FMCG business that values getting things done right, not just done fast. You’ll be listened to, supported, and trusted to use your skills. And yes, you’ll be busy.

If you’re the sort of engineer who likes problem‑solving, thrives on variety, and doesn’t mind the odd 3am breakdown, this is probably your bag. Apply now—before another engineer with a better toolbox beats you to it.