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Lead Engineer

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Aldersbrook, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£58.6k - £59.6k Annual
Full-Time
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 3-6 MONTH FTC / IMMEDIATE START!

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Forest Gate, East London

Salary: £58,600 - £59,600 (Pro-Rata)

Shift: Days & Nights

Job Role of the Lead Electrical Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, or Senior Maintenance Engineer looking to step into leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing facility that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and processes.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of engineers whilst remaining hands-on, supporting maintenance activities across a variety of production and packaging equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for driving engineering performance, supporting your team, reducing downtime, and improving overall plant reliability.

This role offers genuine opportunities for training, development, and progression within a market-leading manufacturing business.

Sector – High-Speed Manufacturing / FMCG

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Electrical Engineer

Multi-skilled engineering background with both electrical background
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery.
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
Open to any Industrial or Manufacturing Background

Requirements for the Lead Electrical Engineer

Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
Experience carrying out planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
PLC fault-finding skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a small engineering team.
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Experience driving continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives.
Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Requirements for the Lead Electrical Engineer

Allen Bradley PLC fault-finding experience.
Previous experience as an Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, or Senior Engineer.
HNC/HND qualification in Engineering.
Experience within FMCG, food, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.

The Lead Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
Superb Salary
Excellent pension scheme with contributions up to 7.5%.
Life insurance.
Subsidised canteen.
Company shop.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Clear progression opportunities.
Working within a highly automated manufacturing 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 Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection.

(phone number removed)

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: 225407060

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CV-Library

Lead Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Aldersbrook, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£58.6k - £59.6k Annual
Full-Time
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 3-6 MONTH FTC / IMMEDIATE START!

Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer

Location: Forest Gate, East London

Salary: £58,600 - £59,600 (Pro-Rata)

Shift: Days & Nights

Job Role of the Lead Electrical Engineer

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by a strong Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, or Senior Maintenance Engineer looking to step into leadership. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly automated, fast-paced manufacturing facility that continues to invest heavily in its people, equipment, and processes.

The successful candidate will lead a small team of engineers whilst remaining hands-on, supporting maintenance activities across a variety of production and packaging equipment. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for driving engineering performance, supporting your team, reducing downtime, and improving overall plant reliability.

This role offers genuine opportunities for training, development, and progression within a market-leading manufacturing business.

Sector – High-Speed Manufacturing / FMCG

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Electrical Engineer

Multi-skilled engineering background with both electrical background
Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to fault-find on PLC-controlled machinery.
Minimum NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
Open to any Industrial or Manufacturing Background

Requirements for the Lead Electrical Engineer

Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
Experience carrying out planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance.
PLC fault-finding skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a small engineering team.
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Experience driving continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives.
Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Requirements for the Lead Electrical Engineer

Allen Bradley PLC fault-finding experience.
Previous experience as an Engineering Team Leader, Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, or Senior Engineer.
HNC/HND qualification in Engineering.
Experience within FMCG, food, packaging, or other high-speed manufacturing environments.

The Lead Engineer will benefit from:

Working for a market-leading manufacturing business.
Superb Salary
Excellent pension scheme with contributions up to 7.5%.
Life insurance.
Subsidised canteen.
Company shop.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Clear progression opportunities.
Working within a highly automated manufacturing 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 Adem Halil at Pioneer Selection.

(phone number removed)

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
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Reference: 225407060

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