Lead Engineer - Multi-Skilled

Nter Talent; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Widnes is seeking a Head of Supply Chain & Manufacturing. This hands-on role involves ensuring production efficiency and food safety, leading maintenance projects, and optimising processes. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in fault finding and a strong continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

Close-knit team environment

Opportunities for input on operations

Involvement in machine installations and upgrades

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Solid knowledge of pneumatic systems.
• Experience with bearings, gearboxes, and critical mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Repair and optimise mechanical components.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

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Widnes

Join a fast-paced food manufacturing business where no two days are the same — and where your skills will keep production moving, downtime falling, and product quality spot on.

Why This Role Matters:

Food safety isn’t negotiable. Neither is production efficiency. In this role, you’ll be the person our team relies on to make sure both stay at the highest possible level — every shift, every product, every time.

You’ll lead fault finding, carry out preventative maintenance, and get stuck into process improvement projects. From PLCs to pneumatics, from welding to VFFS machines — this is a hands-on role where you’ll keep critical kit running, prevent unplanned downtime, and help drive operational standards forward.

What’s In It For You:

• Work in a business where your ideas and input will shape daily operations.
• Join a close-knit, capable team with a genuine focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Get involved in new machine installations, process upgrades, and factory development projects.
• Fast-paced, hands-on role with visible impact on production efficiency and product safety.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Electrical and mechanical fault finding with a sharp eye for PLC issues.
• Maintaining pneumatic systems, including solenoid valves and air pistons.
• Repairing, replacing, and optimising mechanical components like bearings and gearboxes.
• Carrying out welding and fabrication work to support machine modifications.
• Installing and setting up new machinery, ensuring full integration with production.
• Managing and delivering a robust planned and preventative maintenance schedule.
• Ensuring every job and project meets BRC and SALSA food safety standards.
• Supporting warehouse operations and general maintenance where required.
• Troubleshooting and maintaining Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines.
• Organising and maintaining a structured, effective spare parts inventory.
• Contributing to factory layout improvements, process development, and operational planning.
• Writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardise best practices.
• Working alongside the Factory Quality Manager to improve quality and reduce defects.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in both electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Solid knowledge of pneumatic systems and components.
• Experience with bearings, gearboxes, and critical mechanical equipment.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication techniques.
• A track record of installing and commissioning new machinery.
• Good working knowledge of planned, preventative maintenance strategies.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with VFFS machines.
• Strong organisational skills for spare parts management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Understanding of BRC, SALSA, and food safety standards.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Ready to bring your skills to a food manufacturing business where what you do really matters?

Apply now.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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