Lead Maintenance Engineer

Proactive Global; Wembley; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days-only schedule

Career progression

Reputable growing business

Job summary

Proactive Global in Wembley is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee a hands-on engineering team on site. The role involves both leadership and active technical work within a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing context.

The successful candidate will guide planned and reactive maintenance, drive continuous process improvements, and advance to senior leadership roles as part of a growing, reputable business.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities or supervisory experience.
• Ideally from an FMCG or fast-paced production background.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
• Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems
• Support and lead a team of engineers on shift
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance processes
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and performance

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Fault-finding

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Leadership

FMCG background

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing

Wembley

£63,000 + Benefits

Monday to Friday | Days Only

We're currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and highly regarded FMCG manufacturer based in Wembley. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer looking to step into a leadership role with clear progression.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership position where you will play a key role in supporting the engineering team while remaining actively involved on the tools. The role offers strong career development, with the previous incumbent having recently progressed into a Maintenance Manager position.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production equipment
• Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical and electrical systems
• Support and lead a team of engineers on shift
• Drive continuous improvement across maintenance processes
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and performance

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience with both planned and reactive maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership qualities or supervisory experience
• Ideally from an FMCG or fast-paced production background

What's On Offer

• Salary circa £63,000
• Monday to Friday, days-only role (great work-life balance)
• Clear progression pathway into senior leadership roles
• Opportunity to work within a reputable and growing business

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.