Lead Engineer

Hunterwell Recruitment Ltd
Nn38Rg, NN3 8RG, United Kingdom
Today
£55,000 – £58,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £58,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
17 Jun 2026 (Today)

Benefits

Training and development opportunities Career progression Collaborative team environment

Are you an Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience? Do you thrive in fast-paced, automated environments and enjoy keeping complex systems running at their best?

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our on-site Engineering Support Services team at our customer location in Northampton.

What will you be doing?

  • Provide electrical and mechanical maintenance across automated systems
  • Reset equipment errors caused by product, system or operator issues
  • Support company’s equipment and systems in response to customer needs
  • Follow Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe system of work
  • Participate in team projects and follow escalation procedures when required
  • Use CMMS systems and maintain accurate reports

What we are looking for?

  • Engineering qualification: NVQ / B-Tec / C&G / HNC / ONC
  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance background
  • Understanding of automation and control systems
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Experience in continuous improvement environments
  • Understanding of robotic technologies (beneficial)

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Work with advanced automated equipment in a high-performance environment
  • Be part of a collaborative engineering team that keeps critical operations running
  • Opportunities for training, development and further progression

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