Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) Scantec Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic, global FMCG manufacturing business at their flagship site in Manchester. As well as a 5% incentive bonus, they also offer an enhanced 10% pension from day one as well as other great benefits. We’re looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer / Lead Engineer to lead a small team of 2x, in a site that has undergone a multimillion-pound investment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join and take your career to the next level with a global employer. This role has a direct route to Maintenance Engineering Manager. They can also offer excellent development & further training. Fantastic Benefits: 5% Bonus 24 days annual leave Enhanced Pension Scheme - up to 10% matched Bupa Private Health Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Annual Pay Review and Profit related pay Various Training and Progression opportunities Role profile: Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, as the Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and delivering of all the shift engineering maintenance activities, both planned and ad hoc on your shift. Ensuring that weekly work plans are effective in achieving the lowest possible downtime whilst supporting the operations team to maintain production efficiencies in a fast-paced 24/7 FMCG environment. Working hours / Shifts: 4on, 4off (2x days / 2x nights) 06:30 - 18:30 / 18:30 - 06:30 Overtime is available, paid at x1.5 & double time. Brief summary of responsibilities: Lead & mentor a team of 2 (Multi Skilled Engineers) Manage the engineering shift and resources to provide maximum availability of all production plant and support equipment. Ensure that the engineering shift is effective, flexible, and developed to meet current and future site demands. Implement initiatives that drive out costs, improve OEE and waste reduction. Liaise and support the FLM team ensuring high levels of shift performance are achieved. Embracing the site safety and Quality cultures. Ensure that the engineering team operates to maximise machine uptime, planned maintenance, health and safety, quality culture, hygiene, and budgetary requirements. Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience: We're seeking an experienced Engineer with leadership & team management abilities. You'll need to have a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Electrical or Multi skilled) and be qualified to ONC or BTEC equivalent (HNC is desirable). Ideally Food Manufacturing experience or FMCG background