Lead Engineer

Henderson Brown is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-renowned FMCG manufacturer to join their team just outside of Castleford. You will play a key role in being hands on with the shop floor, assigning tasks to engineers, co-ordinating tasks and ensuring a continuous improvement focus. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support engineering teams during shifts, ensuring effective performance and issue resolution. * Communicate downtime and maintenance updates clearly to Shift and Engineering Managers. * Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and contractor procedures. * Maintain and operate production equipment to meet performance standards. * Conduct effective shift handovers with clear updates on ongoing issues. * Investigate contamination incidents within required timeframes. * Keep maintenance records up to date using CMMS. * Uphold workshop standards, including cleanliness and tool control audits. * Monitor PPM progress and escalate any concerns promptly. Requirements: * Time-served, multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship/qualification such as NVQ/HNC/HND in (or equivalent). * Electrical bias preferred, or at minimum, proven electrical fault-finding and installation skills, including three-phase motors. * Previous experience in a manufacturing/FMCG * Familiarity with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems). * Strong communication skills and logical problem-solving abilities. * Proven leadership experience in an engineering environment (e.g. Team Leader or Supervisor). * IOSH or NEBOSH Health & Safety certification (desirable) * Exposure to PLC programming and automation systems (desirable) * Experience with flow wrappers, bag formers, and metal detection equipment (desirable) This role is a mix of days, and night shifts. Should this position be of interest, please apply via the link or send an email to (url removed)

Location: Glasshoughton, GB

Posted Date: 5/9/2025