Lead Maintenance Engineer - Food/FMCG | Training & Progression

Rise Technical Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

12% pension

Training & progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Lead Maintenance Engineer for a leading FMCG manufacturer. The role involves supervising a small team of multi-skilled engineers, overseeing daily maintenance, breakdowns, and continuous improvement to boost plant reliability. Training and progression are highlighted.

The position is commutable to Kettering and surrounding areas, with a salary of £56,000–£58,000 plus a strong benefits package including a 12% pension and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in an FMCG/food manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to supervise multi-skilled engineers and apprentices.
• Willingness to work hands-on with electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of maintenance engineers and apprentices.
• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, breakdowns and fault finding.
• Coordinate PM schedules and allocate engineering resources.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and boost plant reliability.
• Train, coach, and develop the engineering team.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Time-served trade qualification

Job description

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Lead Maintenance Engineer for a leading FMCG manufacturer. The role involves supervising a small team of multi-skilled engineers, overseeing daily maintenance, breakdowns, and continuous improvement to boost plant reliability. Training and progression are highlighted.

The position is commutable to Kettering and surrounding areas, with a salary of £56,000–£58,000 plus a strong benefits package including a 12% pension and training opportunities.