Lead Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is advertising a Lead Engineer position in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire. The role combines hands-on engineering with a leadership remit, overseeing the site maintenance team and ensuring equipment reliability across the manufacturing plant.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement engineering standards, and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime while delivering operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical and mechanical fault‑finding ability.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience with planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day engineering function on site.
• Ensure maximum equipment reliability and maintenance delivery.
• Lead and mentor the engineering team.
• Drive continuous improvement and engineering standards.
• Minimise production downtime.

Job description

Job Title: Lead Engineer

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days Only

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.

Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance

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