Lead Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer for a healthcare-focused production site in Leicester. This role involves hands-on leadership and oversight of a team, driving performance and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have proven experience in industrial maintenance, leadership skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary up to £52,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production environments.
• Must have previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in continuous improvement and energy/sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in leading the engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance.
• Deliver hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to engineers.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Strong fault-finding skills

Leadership experience

Continuous improvement experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Engineer - DAYS ONLY

Contract: Permanent - Full-Time

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Location: Leicester

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a technically strong, forward-thinking Lead Engineer to join a healthcare-focused production site in Leicester. This is a hands-on leadership role within a true multi-skilled engineering team, supporting a Site Manager and alongside another Lead Engineer in overseeing a team of 12 engineers. The site has undergone significant investment over the past 18 months, with €6 million already spent and a further €1.6 million approved for new machinery, including tunnel washers, boilers, and a new stores area. This is a fast-paced, demanding environment where breakdowns impact production directly — ideal for someone from an FMCG background or similar, who thrives under pressure and promotes urgency.

This role will initially be a 4-on-4-off shift pattern - days only.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in leading the engineering team and deputising when required
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and reliability
• Deliver hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to engineers
• Ensure compliance with QHSE policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Coordinate maintenance, corrective actions, and unplanned repairs
• Liaise with suppliers for parts and machinery sourcing
• Maintain and monitor PPM schedules and escalate issues as needed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production environments
• Multiskilled with strong fault-finding skills
• Must have previous leadership or supervisory experience
• NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / City & Guilds or time-served apprenticeship in engineering
• Experience in continuous improvement and energy/sustainability initiatives
• Strong technical base and ability to work independently with initiative

Desirable Attributes

• FMCG background preferred due to urgency and breakdown demands
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or other QHSE qualifications
• Comfortable in a dynamic, evolving site with new machinery and infrastructure
• Confident, proactive, and capable of hitting the ground running

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £52,000
• 29 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and training opportunities
• A collaborative team culture in a thriving healthcare manufacturing environment

If you're a Lead Engineer ready to take ownership, drive performance, and grow within a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury:

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