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Lead Shift Engineer

Job in Cheshire West and Chester, Chester, Cheshire, CH1, England, UK
Listing for: TXM Recruit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 58000 GBP Yearly GBP 58000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Lead Engineer – Multi-Skilled

Location:

Cheshire
Salary: £58,000

Shift: (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.

The Role As the senior engineering contact on shift, you will:

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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