Technical Lead Engineer

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking two Lead Engineers to join their client's Engineering Department at a food manufacturing facility in Sleaford. The role involves leading a team, delivering capital projects, and enhancing operations. Candidates should have strong competencies in electrical and mechanical disciplines, leadership experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a day-based shift pattern with a 3 on 4 off schedule.

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor the engineering team.
• Support the successful delivery of capital projects.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and engineering teams.
• Drive improvement plans alongside the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of engineering projects.
• Manage engineering team performance and morale.
• Enhance operational efficiencies across departments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Competency in electrical and mechanical disciplines

Experience delivering capital projects

Ability to manage and motivate teams

Time-served engineer

Continuous improvement experience

Interpret schematic and design drawings

Familiarity with CMMS

Education

Formal electrical/mechanical qualification

Tools

CAD

Job description

Overview

We are seeking two Lead Engineers with project experience to join our clients Engineering Department at a leading food manufacturing facility.

• Lead and mentor the engineering team.
• Support the successful delivery of capital projects.
• Collaborate with production, planning, and engineering teams to optimise operations.
• Drive improvement plans alongside the Engineering Manager.
• Maintain CMMS systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• Competency in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in a similar role such as (lead engineer, senior engineer, reliability engineer, reliability lead, maintenance manager).
• Experience delivering capital projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate engineering teams.
• Time-served engineer with a formal electrical/mechanical qualification.
• Experience in continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret schematic and design drawings.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and stock control.
• Experience managing contractors.

Desirable

• Understanding of food/fmcg industry
• Experience with CAD or similar systems.
• 18th Edition Electrical Regulations.
• Testing and inspection qualifications.

This role will be working on a days based shift pattern with a 3 on 4 off pattern.

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