Lead Engineer, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineering

Our client is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility service solutions across multiple sectors operating across the UK.

The Lead Engineer will act as the deputy to the Engineering Manager, providing leadership and technical direction to the engineering team. This role plays a key part in driving operational performance, improving equipment efficiency, and embedding a strong safety and continuous improvement culture across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support and mentor the engineering team with hands-on technical guidance
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager, including oversight of activities and budgets when required
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance, corrective works, SSOWs and engineering procedures are consistently followed
• Work closely with Production to improve equipment performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Support installation, testing, operation and maintenance of all site equipment and facilities
• Promote compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards
• Support training for engineers and operators on new and existing equipment
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including sustainability and waste/energy reduction projects
• Source parts and machinery through approved suppliers

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production environments
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Financial awareness, including budgeting and forecasting experience
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office

• NEBOSH, IOSH or QHSE-related qualifications
• Experience in energy and sustainability management
• Background in continuous improvement programmes
• Relevant engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or time-served apprenticeship)
• Bi-lingual capability

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to step into a senior leadership role
• Supportive environment focused on development and continuous improvement

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.