Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer - Join a Growing Business! Food Production Newark - NG22 Do you have a talent for leading teams of multiskilled engineers? Are you ready to take on a new challenge and help shape the future of a thriving business? If so, we want to hear from you! Why keep reading? This is your chance to become a key player in a growing business that's gearing up for significant expansion. With plans to increase our production and packing operations by 50%, you'll be joining the company at a pivotal moment. Imagine being part of a team that's laying the groundwork for massive growth across our current site - and you'll be leading the charge! The Role As a Lead Engineer, you'll play a vital role in driving our engineering team to success. Your responsibilities will include: Leadership & Coordination: Lead, inspire, and motivate a team of multiskilled engineers, balancing hands-on work with strategic planning. Team Development: Conduct team meetings, personal development reviews (PDRs), and manage low-level disciplinary matters to foster a positive and productive team environment. Problem Solving: Ensure smooth production processes by troubleshooting and resolving issues swiftly, keeping our operations in line with company KPIs and production targets. Maintenance & Efficiency: Minimize machinery downtime through quick response to both reactive and predictive maintenance needs. Collaboration: Work closely with production, technical, and hygiene teams to address downtime and planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), optimizing both efficiency and quality. What We're Looking For To be successful in this role, you should have: Management Experience: Previous experience leading teams in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Hands-On Expertise: A strong background in multiskilled engineering, with the ability to balance 'on the tools' work with office-based responsibilities. Passion & Drive: A genuine enthusiasm for engineering and a knack for guiding and developing a team of skilled engineers. Location: The right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to Newark. TPBN1_UKTJ