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Lead Maintenance Engineer

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Maidstone

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Lead Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing
Maidstone
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Are you a strong Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership? Or an existing Lead Engineer looking for a fresh challenge with a global FMCG manufacturer?

We’re recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team at a busy Maidstone site. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious engineer who still enjoys being hands-on, with around 90% of the role on the tools, while taking responsibility for leading the shift engineering function.

Joining a global business with multiple UK sites, you’ll benefit from excellent training, genuine progression opportunities, and a first-class benefits package.

The Role:

As Lead Engineer, you’ll be the go-to engineer on shift – leading from the front, supporting the team, and ensuring engineering performance exceeds expectations.

You’ll be responsible for:

Providing hands-on engineering support across fast-paced production lines

Leading and motivating engineers on shift to achieve and exceed KPIs

Acting as the first point of contact for technical issues and breakdowns

Supporting reactive and planned maintenance activities

Driving high standards of safety, performance, and reliability

Coaching and developing engineers within the team

Working closely with production and operations to maximise uptime

What We’re Looking For:

Strong background in FMCG / food / packaging / fast-paced manufacturing engineering

Multi-skilled engineer with excellent fault-finding ability

Natural leader with a personable, positive approach

Someone who leads by example and can motivate others

Ready to step up into a leadership role, or existing Lead / Team Leader experience

Strong communicator who can build relationships across site

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary

10% annual bonus on top of salary

4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)

Excellent overall benefits package

Ongoing training and development

Genuine progression opportunities within a global business with multiple UK sites

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role without losing the hands-on side of engineering, apply today

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