Job Description:

Lead Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing
Maidstone
4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

Are you a strong Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step into leadership? Or an existing Lead Engineer looking for a fresh challenge with a global FMCG manufacturer?

We’re recruiting for a Lead Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team at a busy Maidstone site. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious engineer who still enjoys being hands-on, with around 90% of the role on the tools, while taking responsibility for leading the shift engineering function.

Joining a global business with multiple UK sites, you’ll benefit from excellent training, genuine progression opportunities, and a first-class benefits package.

As Lead Engineer, you’ll be the go-to engineer on shift – leading from the front, supporting the team, and ensuring engineering performance exceeds expectations.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing hands-on engineering support across fast-paced production lines

• Leading and motivating engineers on shift to achieve and exceed KPIs

• Acting as the first point of contact for technical issues and breakdowns

• Supporting reactive and planned maintenance activities

• Driving high standards of safety, performance, and reliability

• Coaching and developing engineers within the team

• Working closely with production and operations to maximise uptime

• Strong background in FMCG / food / packaging / fast-paced manufacturing engineering

• Multi-skilled engineer with excellent fault-finding ability

• Natural leader with a personable, positive approach

• Someone who leads by example and can motivate others

• Ready to step up into a leadership role, or existing Lead / Team Leader experience

• Strong communicator who can build relationships across site

• Competitive salary

• 10% annual bonus on top of salary

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)

• Excellent overall benefits package

• Ongoing training and development

• Genuine progression opportunities within a global business with multiple UK sites

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role without losing the hands-on side of engineering, apply today.