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: ..... full job details .....