Night Shift Lead Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Corby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Night Shift Lead Engineer, where you will lead a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact through leadership and technical expertise. With a focus on continuous improvement and cutting-edge technology, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and driving efficiency. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a growing team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers during night shifts.
• Own reactive and planned maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Electrical Expertise

Mechanical Expertise

PLC Knowledge

Robotics Experience

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Apprenticeship

NVQ in Engineering

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Night Shift Lead Engineer
Northamptonshire
Up to £56,000 DOE

Be part of something big - a growing team, cutting-edge tech, and real career progression.

Following a multimillion-pound investment, this highly automated manufacturing site is scaling up, creating new opportunities for a strong engineer. There's a lot to shout out with this one - state-of-the-art equipment, a growing team, and a recent strong salary review, so now it's the perfect time to step into a leadership role and make a real impact.

Your Role
As Night Shift Lead Engineer, you will:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring smooth operations across the shift.
• Take ownership of reactive and planned maintenance, minimising downtime, and drive a continuous improvement culture.
• This role would be supporting on the tools as well as some back office tasks and a handover.

What You Need

• Proven experience in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a highly automated environment.
• Strong leadership skills - experience managing or mentoring engineers.
• Electrical & mechanical expertise (multi-skilled preferred).
• Experience with PLCs, conveyors, robotics, and automation (desirable).
• Engineering qualifications (HNC/HND, apprenticeship, NVQ, or equivalent).

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