Lead Engineer

Location: Leicester

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent – Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £52,500 per annum

An experienced engineering professional is required to step into a leadership position, supporting the Engineering Manager while driving operational performance and team development. This role plays a key part in ensuring engineering excellence, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations

Key Responsibilities needed for this Lead Engineer role: 

Leadership & Team Support: 

• Lead, coach and support a team of engineers, providing hands-on technical guidance
• Act as deputy to the Engineering Manager, overseeing activities and budgets when required
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance schedules and corrective works are completed effectively
• Support delivery of training for engineers and operators on equipment and processes

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Ensure adherence to QHSE standards, policies and procedures
• Maintain compliance with risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR and relevant regulations
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure training requirements are met
• Support maintenance of industry accreditations and standards

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance and OEE
• Lead initiatives around sustainability and waste reduction
• Support installation, testing and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Source spare parts and machinery via approved suppliers

Skills & Experience needed for this Lead Engineer role: 

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability
• Financial awareness including budgeting and forecasting
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

Qualifications & Background

• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds or apprenticeship)
• Proven experience within industrial maintenance or production environments
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Experience in continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info: [email protected]

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