Lead Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Nupend, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£53k - £53k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days Only
Job Role of the Lead Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)
Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities
Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance
Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position
PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)
Food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
The Lead Engineer will benefit from:
Monday to Friday days-only working pattern
Competitive salary of £53,000
Leadership opportunity within a well-established business
Ongoing training and career development
Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes
Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
Supportive management team and positive working environment
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click Apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days Only
Job Role of the Lead Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)
Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities
Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance
Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position
PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)
Food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
The Lead Engineer will benefit from:
Monday to Friday days-only working pattern
Competitive salary of £53,000
Leadership opportunity within a well-established business
Ongoing training and career development
Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes
Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
Supportive management team and positive working environment
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click Apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details
Reference: 225368773
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Lead Engineer
Posted on Jul 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Nupend, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£53k - £53k Annual
Full-Time
Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days Only
Job Role of the Lead Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)
Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities
Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance
Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position
PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)
Food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
The Lead Engineer will benefit from:
Monday to Friday days-only working pattern
Competitive salary of £53,000
Leadership opportunity within a well-established business
Ongoing training and career development
Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes
Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
Supportive management team and positive working environment
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click Apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Salary: £53,000
Shift: Monday to Friday – Days Only
Job Role of the Lead Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment
Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical)
Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams
Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities
Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience
Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical)
Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments
Strong communication and organisational skills
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance
Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position
PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs)
Food manufacturing experience
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
The Lead Engineer will benefit from:
Monday to Friday days-only working pattern
Competitive salary of £53,000
Leadership opportunity within a well-established business
Ongoing training and career development
Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes
Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business
Supportive management team and positive working environment
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click Apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details, contact Mike Lester at Pioneer Selection.
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply – please see our website for further details
Reference: 225368773
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