Lead Engineer

Role: Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader (70% management and 30% hands on - biased to management) Salary: 49,000 to 52,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for further progression and training opportunities Hours:4 days 4 off followed by 4 nights 4 off Location: Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas Company We are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader to work within a large industrial company at one of their automated factories. A flagship site for this company who have just recently had 6million invested into new machinery. You will benefit from managing a friendly and loyal team of 14 Engineers working in this fast paced environment. You will also benefit from opportunities to gain further qualifications, developing more skills and building a career within this large company. Responsibilities Reporting into the Engineering Manager, your role is to oversee all maintenance and technical work in the factory, both proactive and reactive, leading a maintenance and technical team of 14 engineers on shift. This role and opportunity still requires a "hands on" approach with an estimated split of 70% management and 30% hands on. So when the going gets tough, this person will still have an active role to play in supporting the machinery in those occasions and only when required. This role is to focus on bringing a sense of positivity and enthusiasm to the team, driving a ..... full job details .....