Lead Engineer

Job Title: Lead Engineer Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Salary: £53,000 Shift: Monday to Friday – Days OnlyJob Role of the Lead Engineer An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory MaintenanceNon-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environmentMulti-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teamsStrong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenanceAbility to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activitiesRequirements for the Lead Engineer Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experienceEngineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environmentsStrong communication and organisational skillsA proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performanceDesirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader positionPLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)Food manufacturing experienceKnowledge of CMMS systemsContinuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experienceThe Lead Engineer will benefit from: Monday to Friday days-only working patternCompetitive salary of £53,000Leadership opportunity within a well-established businessOngoing training and career developmentAutonomy to help shape engineering standards and processesStable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing businessSupportive management team and positive working environmentIf you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click Apply at the bottom of this advert.For further details, contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection .As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details.TPBN1_UKTJ