Line Engineering Lead

Convertech - Double E Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Maintenance Lead to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression into management as you take ownership of the production line's maintenance. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring high standards while implementing proactive and reactive maintenance strategies. With a competitive salary package and a range of attractive benefits, this position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in their next role. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to lead, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Pension of up to 15%

Subsidised Canteen

Health Care benefits

Enhanced Parental leave

Staff Discount Shop

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical bias.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maintenance tasks while leading the team.
• Identify improvement plans and champion continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Effective Communication

Operational Experience

Hands-on Engineering Experience

Flexible Mindset

Education

Level 3 NVQ Engineering Qualification

Job description

Are you a maintenance engineer who's passionate about continuous improvement? Happy to lead a team to ensure maximum output and take ownership of your production line?

This Maintenance Lead’s role is a great step for someone who is looking to push your career towards a management position. Working Monday - Friday, you will take accountability for all proactive and reactive maintenance of your line, while guiding, coaching, and developing your team to ensure a high standard of Maintenance. The role is available due to someone within the business retiring.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager & head of engineering, you will be working in this fast-paced food manufacturer in Leicester.

The role as a Lead Engineer:

• Plan maintenance tasks and ensure they are executed by the team.
• Develop the team's technical knowledge.
• Prioritise work orders and notifications.
• Identify improvement plans through the tracking of maintenance indicators.
• Identify ways to reduce losses.
• Champion and lead the continuous improvement process.

Qualifications and skills needed for the Lead Engineer role:

• Time-served engineer with a Mechanical or Electrical bias.
• Level 3 NVQ Engineering Qualification.
• Effective communication skills.
• Integrated work system and operational experience.
• Hands-on experience as an engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• Possess a flexible mindset and work as part of a wider team.

The package on offer for a Lead Engineer:

• Salary package of £55,000.
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays.
• Pension of up to 15%.
• Subsidised Canteen.
• Health Care benefits.
• Enhanced Parental leave.
• Staff Discount Shop.
• Long Service Awards along with a lot more!

If you feel this Lead Engineer opportunity is right for you, please contact Sarah Armstrong at Maintech Recruitment on 01543 212250 or click apply!

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