Lead Engineer

Morepeople 01780; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing site is looking for a Lead Engineer to join their team in the Measham area. This Monday to Friday role offers the chance to lead engineering operations without the stress of rotating shifts. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance, supporting your team, and ensuring operational goals are met.

Benefits

Clear career path with team development opportunities

Stable working pattern without nights or rotating shifts

Long-term stability in a growing business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or supervisory role.
• Strong diagnostic skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Confident communicator, able to lead and liaise cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the engineering team in maintaining site equipment.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across key assets.
• Provide hands-on fault-finding expertise.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Leadership

Proactive organisation

Education

Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or higher preferred)

Job description

We're hiring a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and high-performing food processing site in the Measham area. This is a Monday to Friday, days-based role, ideal for a senior engineer ready to step into a leadership position without the burden of rotating shifts.

Role Overview:

• Lead and support the engineering team in maintaining site equipment and minimising downtime
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across key assets including chillers, conveyors, washers, and pack lines
• Provide hands-on fault-finding expertise (both electrical and mechanical)
• Coordinate with production and management teams to ensure maintenance priorities are aligned with operational goals
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior engineering or supervisory role within a manufacturing or food production environment
• Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or higher preferred)
• Strong diagnostic skills in both electrical and mechanical systems
• Confident communicator, able to lead a team and liaise cross-functionally
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership of engineering outcomes

What You'll Get:

• Clear career path with scope to influence maintenance strategy and team development
• Straight weekday working pattern; no nights or rotating shifts
• Long-term stability in a growing business

Want to take the lead? I'm working directly with the hiring team; your application can go straight to the decision-makers. Apply now or message me for more info.

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