https://jobs.co.uk/job/site-engineering-lead-ballantine-recruitment--e24f75b5-816e-4ffb-bc30-8d78e1df790f RSS feed for Site Engineering Lead at Ballantine Recruitment. en-gb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:25:34 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/site-engineering-lead-ballantine-recruitment--e24f75b5-816e-4ffb-bc30-8d78e1df790f https://jobs.co.uk/job/site-engineering-lead-ballantine-recruitment--e24f75b5-816e-4ffb-bc30-8d78e1df790f Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:55:36 GMT Location: Paignton | Salary: 45000.00-45000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Site Engineering Lead (Hands-On) South Devon Salary DOE Mon Fri (flexibility required) FMCG / Manufacturing / Food and Drink Manufacturing experience is essential Are you a hands-on Engineering Team Leader with a strong electrical bias, currently leading engineers in a manufacturing environment? Overview Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a food manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Site Engineering Lead. This role sits at the centre of site performance leading the engineering function while remaining technically credible and visible on the shop floor. You will take ownership of maintenance delivery, team performance, and engineering standards, supporting production to maximise uptime and output. Key Responsibilities Lead and hold an engineering team accountable for performance Act as first point of escalation for breakdowns and technical issues Drive planned and reactive maintenance to maximise asset uptime Own and develop CMMS (Pirana) to support maintenance strategy Manage KPIs, maintenance budget, and spares control Ensure compliance with HandS, food safety, and site standards Manage contractors, audits, and statutory requirements Work closely w... Permanent