Senior Lead Engineer: Maintenance, Safety & Efficiency

Synergi Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Lead Engineer to support the Engineering Manager in directing the site engineering function. You will drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across maintenance, safety, and sustainability.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, strong maintenance expertise, and knowledge of energy management and risk assessments. The role involves deputising for the Engineering Manager and coordinating audits and training.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong background in industrial maintenance or production engineering.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or other recognised QHSE certifications.
• Energy and sustainability management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, ensuring adherence to PPM schedules and safe systems of work.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager and manage daily engineering operations, resources and budgets when required.
• Drive compliance with QHSE policies and support audits and accreditations (ISO/EN14065).
• Plan maintenance, machine replacements and repairs to meet production needs.
• Oversee installation, testing and maintenance of equipment with suppliers.
• Support training and development for engineers and operators on new equipment and safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Energy & sustainability

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

QHSE certifications

Education

HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in engineering

Job description

Synergi Recruitment is seeking a Lead Engineer to support the Engineering Manager in directing the site engineering function. You will drive performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across maintenance, safety, and sustainability.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, strong maintenance expertise, and knowledge of energy management and risk assessments. The role involves deputising for the Engineering Manager and coordinating audits and training.