Lead Engineer
Pioneer Selection Ltd · GL103RR · posted 9 days ago
Going rate £45,000UK median £47,946
Home Office going rates from
Occupation
2125Production and process engineers
Going rate for this occupation: £45,000 · UK median pay £47,946
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£53,000stated
- Going rate£45,000
- UK median£47,946
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £29,929 |
| 25th | £39,642 |
| 50th | £47,946 |
| 75th | £58,754 |
| Going rate | £45,000 |
| UK median | £47,946 |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship chance
Low
- Not matched to a licence on the register
- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Salary clears the going rate
On the public records we hold, sponsorship for this role looks unlikely: not matched to a licence on the register, and occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker.
We hold the employer, the occupation, a stated salary and the advert's own wording.
Why
Sign in to see how you fit and draft a cover letter
We read this advert for what it asks, check each line against your CV and show you the evidence for every judgement.
Sign inFull advert
Job Title: Lead Engineer
Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire Salary: £53,000 Shift: Monday to Friday - Days Only
Job Role of the Lead Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Engineer to join a well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to step into a leadership role while remaining hands-on within a modern manufacturing environment.
As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day engineering function, ensuring maximum equipment reliability and supporting the engineering team in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across the site. You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, improving engineering standards and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.
This position would suit a proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills who enjoys mentoring others while maintaining a hands-on approach.
Sector: Food Manufacturing / Factory Maintenance
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Lead Engineer
Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment Multi-skilled engineering background (electrical and mechanical) Experience leading, supervising or mentoring engineering teams Strong experience carrying out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance Ability to prioritise workloads and coordinate engineering activities
Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Electrical and mechanical fault-finding experience Engineering qualification (Electrical or Mechanical) Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or industrial environments Strong communication and organisational skills A proactive approach to continuous improvement and engineering performance
Desirable Requirements for the Lead Engineer
Previous experience in a Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor or Team Leader position PLC fault-finding experience (inputs and outputs) Food manufacturing experience Knowledge of CMMS systems Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience
The Lead Engineer will benefit from:
Monday to Friday days-only working pattern Competitive salary of £53,000 Leadership opportunity within a well-established business Ongoing training and career development Autonomy to help shape engineering standards and processes Stable, long-term career within a successful manufacturing business Supportive management team and positive working environment
Information from public records, not immigration advice.