https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-engineer-fmcg-am-global--62c95ea1-47b9-45b0-aa70-a7c6e23507e7 RSS feed for Lead Engineer - FMCG at AM Global. en-gb Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:27:41 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-engineer-fmcg-am-global--62c95ea1-47b9-45b0-aa70-a7c6e23507e7 https://jobs.co.uk/job/lead-engineer-fmcg-am-global--62c95ea1-47b9-45b0-aa70-a7c6e23507e7 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:55:31 GMT Location: Chester Le Street | Salary: 46000.00-46000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | AM Global are recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join our client within the FMCG sector. This is a permanent opportunity, working day shift Monday to Friday. Job Purpose: To provide leadership, supervision and hands on support to a team of 4 to 6 Maintenance Engineers and apprentices. Ensure the efficient operation of plant equipment through rapid response to breakdowns, effective planning and execution of preventative maintenance Drive continuous improvement and support production to meet operational targets Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership Supervise, motivate and lead a team of Maintenance Engineers and apprentices on shift Delegate daily tasks and ensure clear communication of priorities Provide technical support and guidance to the team during fault-finding and repairs Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability and safety Maintenance Execution: Perform hands-on engineering maintenance tasks, including reactive and planning preventative maintenance Minimise downtime by swiftly addressing breakdowns and troubleshooting equipment issues Coordinate and execute maintenance schedules, ensuring timely completion Operational Support: Liaise with production teams to minimise di... Permanent