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Lead Engineer

  • Location:

    Coalville

  • Sector:

    Engineering

  • Salary:

    £45000 - £50000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Ben Gough

  • Job ref:

    BG20130

  • Published:

    about 5 hours ago

  • Client:

    ClientDrop

We're hiring a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and high-performing food processing site in the Measham area. This is a Monday to Friday, days-based role, ideal for a senior engineer ready to step into a leadership position without the burden of rotating shifts.

Role Overview:

  • Lead and support the engineering team in maintaining site equipment and minimising downtime
  • Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across key assets including chillers, conveyors, washers, and pack lines
  • Provide hands-on fault-finding expertise (both electrical and mechanical)
  • Coordinate with production and management teams to ensure maintenance priorities are aligned with operational goals
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a senior engineering or supervisory role within a manufacturing or food production environment
  • Recognised engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 or higher preferred)
  • Strong diagnostic skills in both electrical and mechanical systems
  • Confident communicator, able to lead a team and liaise cross-functionally
  • Proactive, organised, and comfortable taking ownership of engineering outcomes

What You'll Get:

  • Clear career path with scope to influence maintenance strategy and team development
  • Straight weekday working pattern; no nights or rotating shifts
  • Long-term stability in a growing business

Want to take the lead? I'm working directly with the hiring team; your application can go straight to the decision-makers. Apply now or message me for more info.

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