Lead Maintenance Engineer – FMCG Plant (Shift)

Avara Foods; Telford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Pension 4%

Life assurance

Staff canteen

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Avara Foods in Telford is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering Team on site. The role focuses on leading shift engineers, optimising machine output and product quality, and minimising downtime in a fast-paced FMCG factory.

You will deputise for the shift manager, ensure safe operations, and drive improvements while maintaining GMP standards and strong teamwork. The role involves 40-hour shifts across days and nights.

Qualifications

• Time served engineering apprenticeship with a minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Minimum qualification – apprenticeship trained level 3 or above in engineering.
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration plant desirable but not essential.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop a team of engineers.
• Strong communication with production and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the team of shift engineers and apprentices.
• Minimise downtime through preventative maintenance and rapid fault diagnosis.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production to meet KPIs.
• Ensure safe working environment and GMP adherence.
• Record and report equipment performance and PMs.
• Manage stock usage and repair planning for the shift.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers on site works.
• Prepare and present shift engineering reports.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineering

Team supervision

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptable under pressure

Education

Apprenticeship level 3 or above

Tools

CMMS familiarity

Job description

Avara Foods in Telford is seeking a Lead Maintenance Engineer to join the Engineering Team on site. The role focuses on leading shift engineers, optimising machine output and product quality, and minimising downtime in a fast-paced FMCG factory.

You will deputise for the shift manager, ensure safe operations, and drive improvements while maintaining GMP standards and strong teamwork. The role involves 40-hour shifts across days and nights.