Lead Engineer

The Collective Network; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to step into a Lead Engineer position. This opportunity offers a day shift, 4 on 4 off pattern, ensuring work/life balance. You will lead a shift team, coordinate maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Requires strong electrical experience and a recognized engineering qualification. Competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with benefits and long-term stability in a structured engineering function.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Strong electrical experience in maintenance engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment.
• Ambition to progress into a Lead Engineer or Team Leader role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a shift team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers.
• Carry out hands-on reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance.
• Prioritise engineering tasks to minimise downtime and maximise OEE.
• Coordinate daily engineering activity with production teams.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance engineering

Electrical experience

Communication

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, C&G, ONC, 17th/18th Edition)

Job description

Lead Engineer - Days

Up to £50,000 DOE

Local to Peterborough, Spalding, Wisbech

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking to move away from nights and step into a Lead Engineer position?

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who's ready to take responsibility for leading a shift, coordinating maintenance activity, and supporting a team – all while working a day‑shift, 4 on 4 off pattern that offers genuine work/life balance.

Why Apply?

• Day shift only on a 4 on 4 off pattern – no nights
• Clear opportunity to step up into engineering leadership
• Remain hands‑on while developing people‑management skills
• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 with strong benefits package
• Long‑term stability within a well‑structured engineering function

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a shift team of multi‑skilled maintenance engineers
• Carry out hands‑on reactive, preventative, and planned maintenance
• Prioritise engineering tasks to minimise downtime and maximise OEE
• Coordinate daily engineering activity with production teams
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with compliance standards

What We're Looking For

• Multi‑skilled maintenance engineer with strong electrical experience
• Recognised engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, C&G, ONC, 17th/18th Edition)
• Experience in a manufacturing, FMCG, or food production environment
• Confident communicator capable of leading and supporting others
• Ambition to progress into a Lead Engineer or Team Leader role

Ready to make a difference?? Click apply now.