Lead Shift Engineer in Northwich

Lead Engineer – Multi‑Skilled

Location: CheshireSalary: £58,000Shift: (2 Days / 2 Nights)Overtime: Paid at 1.25x

We’re recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join an FMCG manufacturing business in Cheshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Engineer with leadership experience, or someone ready to take the next step into a lead role.

Role

• Lead and coordinate the engineering team
• Prioritise planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Ensure PPMs and equipment inspections are completed
• Support production by minimising downtime and driving reliability
• Lead shift handovers and daily engineering reviews
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis activities
• Coach and support engineers across the shift
• Promote a strong health & safety culture

Requirements

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship
• Level 3 Engineering Qualification (minimum)
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Experience working with PLC‑controlled machinery
• Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising engineers
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Desirable

• 18th Edition Electrical Qualification
• FMCG, Food Manufacturing or Bakery experience
• Continuous Improvement (CI) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience

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