Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Suffolk
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £60,599 - £65,000 p/a 
Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

Are you a hands-on engineering leader with the drive to make a real impact on one of the UK’s largest food manufacturing sites? We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Engineer to oversee a vital automated production unit within food manufacturing.

• Please note this client does not offer Visa sponsorship, only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience to this role will be considered. The successful candidate must also have a full UK driving license with access to their own vehicle.
  
  About the Role
  
  As the Lead Engineer, you’ll oversee a core team of Engineers (1 per shift) working across fully automated production lines — including robotics, automated cranes, and complex packing systems. This role requires someone who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on engineering expertise.
  
  Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
  May be occasional need to stay later or be available during off-hours for emergencies
  1 in 8 weekend cover – compensated with time off Company Benefits
  Company Pension - matched up to 10%
  26 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  Healthcare via Salary Sacrifice Scheme)
  Electric Vehicle scheme, staff discounts & wellbeing support
  Professional membership paid annually
  Option to purchase additional holiday
  Onsite gym
  Ongoing learning & development
  Generous employee referral scheme Key Responsibilities
  Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of Engineers.
  Provide technical support and hands-on assistance where needed.
  Drive reliability, efficiency, and safety across the APU.
  Be the go-to point of contact for any engineering-related issues.
  Contribute to long-term engineering strategy and site-wide improvement plans.
  Collaborate across departments on ongoing capital projects and innovation. What We’re Looking For
  Vocational training certification in Engineering.
  Relevant safety certificate.
  A detailed understanding of industrial mechanical plant.
  Strong technical, on-the-tools engineering experience.
  Proven leadership skills – able to motivate, manage and develop a small team.
  Experience in automated, fast-paced manufacturing environments (food/FMCG desirable).
  Comfortable balancing hands-on support with higher-level strategic planning.
  Flexible, pragmatic, and confident making decisions under pressure. With new projects in motion, millions invested, and a team committed to continuous improvement, this is more than just a job — it's a chance to lead transformation in one of the most important parts of the site.
  
  If you're ready to take your engineering leadership career to the next level, please click to apply now, or submit your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.
  
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