Lead Maintenance Engineer

Scantec Personnel Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic FMCG environment. This role offers the chance to enhance your career with a global employer, focusing on minimizing downtime and maximizing production efficiency. With a commitment to employee development and training, you will play a crucial role in a site that has recently seen significant investment. Enjoy an attractive benefits package, including a 5% bonus and enhanced pension scheme, while working in a supportive and fast-paced atmosphere. If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

5% Bonus

24 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Profit-related Pay

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with leadership and team management skills.
• Qualified in Electrical or Multi-skilled engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of two multi-skilled engineers.
• Manage engineering resources to maximize plant availability.
• Implement initiatives to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Electrical Engineering

Maintenance Management

FMCG Experience

Education

Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC or BTEC Level Qualification

HNC Qualification

Job description

Job Reference: JOB-89616

Published: 24-04-2025

Duration: Permanent

Expiry Date: 22-05-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Senior Maintenance Engineer (Elec)

Scantec Recruitment is partnering with a leading FMCG manufacturing company at their Manchester site. The role offers a 5% incentive bonus, an enhanced pension scheme from day one, and other attractive benefits.

We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer / Lead Engineer to manage a small team of two, at a site that has recently undergone multimillion-pound investments. This position presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a global employer committed to career progression, development, and further training.

• 5% Bonus
• 24 days annual leave
• Enhanced Pension Scheme - up to 10% matched
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Annual Pay Review and Profit-related pay
• Various Training and Progression opportunities

Role Profile

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, as the Senior Engineer, you will supervise, coordinate, and execute all shift engineering maintenance activities, both planned and unplanned. Your goal is to minimize downtime while supporting production efficiencies in a fast-paced 24/7 FMCG environment.

Working Hours / Shifts

4 on, 4 off (alternating days and nights)
06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30
Overtime is available, paid at x1.5 and double time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of two multi-skilled engineers.
• Manage engineering resources to maximize plant and equipment availability.
• Develop a flexible and effective engineering shift team to meet current and future demands.
• Implement initiatives to reduce costs, improve OEE, and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the FLM team to ensure high shift performance, safety, and quality standards.
• Ensure the engineering team maximizes machine uptime, adheres to planned maintenance, and complies with health, safety, and budget requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Seeking an experienced engineer with leadership and team management skills. Candidates should have a recognized engineering apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi-skilled) and be qualified to ONC or BTEC level (HNC is desirable). Experience in food manufacturing or FMCG is preferred.