Lead Engineer in Melton Mowbray

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A successful food manufacturer is seeking an experienced multi skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer / Team Leader to work on a 4 on 4 off Days & Night shift pattern. This is a great opportunity to join a profitable, stable and growing business who continue to invest in their brand, site and people.



As Lead Maintenance Engineer you will be hands on and manage 2 other Engineers on your shift to ensure safety compliance, workload prioritisation and quality standards.



Salary c£51k

Up to 5% Bonus

4 on 4 off 12 hour Days & Nights shift pattern

Private Health care & Life Insurance

Free parking, drinks and subsidised canteen

Company contributory pension scheme (matched up to 6%)

Will suit engineers who live in South Nottingham, North Leicestershire or Melton Mowbray area 

Key responsibilities of Lead Maintenance Engineer:



Manage, guide and mentor your team

Ensure high quality production output is achieved through effective maintenance.

Use PPM`s to ensure minimal downtime.

Monitor processes and equipment, report variances and take corrective action.

Communicate malfunctions to relevant people or departments.

Respond to unplanned maintenance breakdown events.

Complete engineering project work as required for installation and modifications to equipment and processes.

Experience and skills required:



Qualified maintenance engineer with C&G’s or NVQ Level 3 or ideally ONC / HNC level

Multi skilled, mechanical and electrical skills / experience. (ideally electrically biased)

Ideally apprenticeship trained.

Proactive attitude to solving issues and supporting production.

Food manufacturing experience would be very advantageous.

To apply



If you are an experienced Lead Maintenance Engineer / Team Leader looking for a new challenge at a great company please apply or if you need further information please contact Stuart Cooper.



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