Lead Engineer

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Eastington; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy to shape engineeringStandards

Ongoing training and careerDevelopment

Supportive management team

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd. is recruiting a Lead Engineer for a Stonehouse, Gloucestershire site. You will lead a hands-on engineering team, oversee daily maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to minimise downtime and maximise equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will have multi-skilled electrical/ mechanical expertise, a proven leadership track record, and a proactive approach to improving maintenance processes within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Leading or mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience with planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day engineering operations and ensure equipment reliability.
• Support the engineering team in planned and reactive maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement and elevate engineering standards.
• Maintain production uptime and coordinate maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Leadership experience

Preventative maintenance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday - Days Only
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance

Job Role of the Lead Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.

As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.

This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
• Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
• Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
• Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities

Requirements for the Lead Engineer

• Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
• Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance

Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer

• Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position
• PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)
• Food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of CMMS systems
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience

The Lead Engineer will benefit from:

• Monday to Friday days-only working pattern
• Competitive salary of £53,000
• Leadership opportunity within a well-established business
• Ongoing training and career development
• Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes
• Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
• Supportive management team and positive working environment