Lead Engineer: Reliability, Safety & Sustainability

Synergi Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international multi-service provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineer to support the Engineering Manager and drive performance and compliance across the site. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in industrial maintenance, team leadership, and a relevant engineering qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering operations, mentoring the team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include a wellness program and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production engineering.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Qualified to HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in a relevant engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager in leading the site's engineering function and compliance.
• Lead and mentor the engineering team to enhance safety standards.
• Manage daily engineering operations, resources, and budgets when required.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Planning

Leadership abilities

Education

HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Steam systems

Job description

A leading international multi-service provider in the UK is seeking a Lead Engineer to support the Engineering Manager and drive performance and compliance across the site. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in industrial maintenance, team leadership, and a relevant engineering qualification. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering operations, mentoring the team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Benefits include a wellness program and career development opportunities.