Lead Equipment Engineer - UK Visa Sponsorship + Relocation Assistance

EasyInfoBlog.com LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual pay reviews

Generous benefits package

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship if required

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a hands-on Lead Equipment Engineer for a shift-based role in Oldham, Greater Manchester. In this position, you will drive performance in a wafer fabrication facility, ensure critical tools run efficiently, and lead a team of engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronic engineering, extensive wafer fab experience, and proven leadership skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Background in senior Equipment Engineering and team leadership experience.
• Experience in fault-finding and maintenance activities.
• Familiarity with production, process, and vendor collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate Engineers, Technicians, and TPMs.
• Maximise equipment availability and productivity.
• Own maintenance and improvement activities.

Skills

Strong electronic engineering knowledge

Proven leadership skills

Wafer fab equipment experience

Education

HNC+ in Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Equipment Engineer
Company: BlueGate Consulting Ltd
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester

Lead Equipment Engineer – Shift-Based Role (Days and Nights) – Oldham – Greater Manchester

Bluegate are looking for a hands-on Lead Equipment Engineer to drive performance in a wafer fabrication facility and keep our critical tools running at peak efficiency.

The Role

You’ll be the go-to leader on shift—balancing technical expertise with people management to deliver uptime, quality, and results.

• Lead and motivate Engineers, Technicians, and TPMs
• Maximise equipment availability and productivity
• Own maintenance, fault-finding, and improvement activities
• Work closely with Production, Process, and Vendors

What You’ll Bring

• HNC+ in Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Strong electronic engineering knowledge
• Wafer fab equipment and process experience
• Proven leadership and organisational skills

You will be offered competitive salary, annual pay reviews, generous benefits package, relocation assistance if necessary and sponsorship if required.

If you have a background within a senior Equipment Engineering background and have team leadership experience then this could be for you.

Apply now! For more information on the Lead Equipment Engineer role, based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, please contact Tommy Beazley quoting job reference TRB520.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online for this job.

Disclaimer

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