Lead Installation Engineer
£50,000
Days
Rutland
About the Role
Our client are a leading manufacturer of plastics with sites across the UK, due to a continued drive for excellence they are seeking a lead installation engineer to join their Rutland site. This is a hands‑on role that combines practical installation and commissioning work with project leadership responsibilities, including planning, documentation, and managing timings/schedules. You will play a key role in delivering new equipment projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Examine project briefs and assess their feasibility.
- Specify new equipment and seek out competitive quotations.
- Collaborate closely with suppliers on equipment design requirements and optimal solutions.
- Advise senior management on realistic costs, timescales, and resources needed to deliver specific projects.
- Manage projects end‑to‑end from inception through to successful handover to production, focusing on safety, cost control, time management, and quality.
- This position is not solely office‑based and requires a proactive, hands‑on approach to installation, commissioning, and problem‑solving on the shop floor.
- Contribute flexibly across engineering activities as required.
Experience / Qualifications
- Time‑served engineer with an electrical bias – minimum HNC/HND level (or equivalent).
- Ideally hold a relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- Strong working knowledge of mechatronics, PLC technology, servo drives, and control systems (common in plastics processing equipment such as injection molding, extrusion, or automation systems).
- IT literate with competency in CAD – ideally 2D AutoCAD – and the ability to produce layout drawings.
- Proven experience in the safe installation and commissioning of new equipment/machinery.
- Strong supplier and contractor management skills.
- Experience in leading and supervising a small team.
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
- 6% employer contribution after successful probation
- Great career progression and training
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).
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