Lead Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic FMCG manufacturing company in Manchester, seeking a Lead/Senior Maintenance Engineer. This role offers a chance to lead a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility that has recently seen significant investment. You'll be at the forefront of engineering maintenance, ensuring production efficiency in a fast-paced environment. With realistic career progression and extensive training opportunities, this position is perfect for someone looking to elevate their career with a global employer. Join a culture that values safety, quality, and innovation, and make a meaningful impact on operations.

Benefits

5% Bonus

24 days annual leave

Enhanced Pension Scheme - up to 10% matched

Employee Discount Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Profit related pay

Various Training and Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management abilities required.
• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship and ONC/BTEC qualification needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 2 engineers for maximum plant availability.
• Implement initiatives for cost reduction and improve OEE.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and budgetary requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Electrical Engineering

Multi-skilled Engineering

Food Manufacturing Experience

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

ONC or BTEC equivalent

HNC (desirable)

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Scantec Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic FMCG manufacturing business at their site in Manchester. We’re looking for a Lead / Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead a small team in a site that has undergone a multimillion-pound investment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and take your career to the next level with a global employer who can offer realistic career progression and excellent development & further training. Direct route to Engineering Manager!

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and delivering all the shift engineering maintenance activities, both planned and ad hoc on your shift. You will be responsible for ensuring that weekly work plans are effective in achieving the lowest possible downtime whilst supporting the operations team to maintain production efficiencies in a fast-paced 24/7 FMCG environment.

• 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

Working hours / Shifts:

4on, 4off (2x days / 2x nights)

06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30

Overtime is available, paid at x1.5 & double time.

Brief summary of responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2 engineers.
• Manage the engineering shift and resources to provide maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment.
• Ensure that the engineering shift is effective, flexible, and developed to meet current and future site demands.
• Implement initiatives that drive out costs, improve OEE and waste reduction.
• Liaise and support the FLM team ensuring high levels of shift performance are achieved. Embracing the site safety and quality cultures.
• Ensure that the engineering team operates to maximise machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality culture, hygiene, and budgetary requirements.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

We're seeking a Senior Engineer with proven leadership & team management abilities. You'll need to have a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi skilled) and be qualified to ONC or BTEC equivalent (HNC is desirable). Ideally, Food Manufacturing experience or FMCG background.