Job Title: Lead Engineer - DAYS ONLY
Contract: Permanent – Full-Time
Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum
Location: Leicester
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking a technically strong, forward-thinking Lead Engineer to join a healthcare-focused production site in Leicester. This is a hands-on leadership role within a true multi-skilled engineering team, supporting a Site Manager and alongside another Lead Engineer in overseeing a team of 12 engineers.
The site has undergone significant investment over the past 18 months, with €6 million already spent and a further €1.6 million approved for new machinery, including tunnel washers, boilers, and a new stores area. This is a fast-paced, demanding environment where breakdowns impact production directly — ideal for someone from an FMCG background or similar, who thrives under pressure and promotes urgency.
This role will initially be a 4-on-4-off shift pattern – days only.
Lead Engineer Key Responsibilities:
Support the Engineering Manager in leading the engineering team and deputising when required
Drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and reliability
Deliver hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to engineers
Ensure compliance with QHSE policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
Coordinate maintenance, corrective actions, and unplanned repairs
Liaise with suppliers for parts and machinery sourcing
Maintain and monitor PPM schedules and escalate issues as neededLead Engineer Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production environments
Multiskilled with strong fault-finding skills
Must have previous leadership or supervisory experience
NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND / City & Guilds or time-served apprenticeship in engineering
Experience in continuous improvement and energy/sustainability initiatives
Strong technical base and ability to work independently with initiativeLead Engineer Desirable Attributes:
FMCG background preferred due to urgency and breakdown demands
NEBOSH, IOSH, or other QHSE qualifications
Comfortable in a dynamic, evolving site with new machinery and infrastructure
Confident, proactive, and capable of hitting the ground runningWhat’s on Offer:
Competitive salary up to £52,000
29 days annual leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Career development and training opportunities
A collaborative team culture in a thriving healthcare manufacturing environment
If you’re a Lead Engineer ready to take ownership, drive performance, and grow within a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Todd McGreevy at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury:
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