Lead Engineer - Leicester (Days Only, Monday-Friday)

Salary: £52,000 + Benefit Contract: Full-time, Permanent Discipline: Multi-skilled (either bias)

Overview

Our client seeking an experienced and proactive Lead Engineer to join our Leicester site, supporting the Engineering Manager and leading the engineering team to deliver exceptional operational performance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to step into a leadership position, acting as a key driver of engineering excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

Lead, support and mentor the engineering team with hands‑on technical guidance. Deputise for the Engineering Manager, including responsibility for daily activities, decision‑making and budget oversight in their absence. Ensure compliance with PPM schedules, corrective maintenance tasks, SSOWs and engineering processes. Support training activities for engineers and operators on new equipment and procedures.Compliance, Safety & Standards

Uphold company Vision, Values and QHSE policies across all engineering operations. Ensure site compliance with risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR and other regulatory standards. Promote a strong and proactive safety culture within the engineering team. Support the maintenance of site accreditations such as ISO/EN 14065.Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellenc...