Lead Engineer

Questech Recruitment are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to join a well-established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire.

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Lead Engineer to join a close-knit engineering team of four. The successful candidate will lead by example, remaining actively involved in maintenance activities while managing and developing the engineering function.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for ensuring plant equipment operates efficiently, safely and reliably to support production, while driving continuous improvement and engineering excellence across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a small team of maintenance engineers.
• Carry out hands-on maintenance and provide engineering support across the site.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance schedules and engineering records.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and implement long-term reliability improvements.
• Purchase engineering parts and consumables whilst managing spare parts stock.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and manage external contractors and service providers.
• Work closely with production and planning teams to minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, including Permit to Work systems.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as an Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager or Engineering Supervisor / Lead within a manufacturing environment.
• A strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) systems.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Due to holidays, sickness or training, flexibility will occasionally be required to work:
  • 6:00am – 2:00pm, or
  • 2:00pm – 10:00pm

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 per annum
• Company benefits package
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a successful manufacturing business

If you're a hands-on Lead Engineer looking for your next challenge and want to join a business where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.