Site Engineering Lead
- Employer
- Protea Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Greater Glasgow
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000 DOE
- Closing date
- 20 Mar 2025
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- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Function
- Engineering, General Management
- Business Sector
- Food Manufacturing
Job Details
Job Title: Site Engineering Lead
Location: Glasgow Region
Salary: £55k to £60k
Protea Recruitment is currently working with a client in the food manufacturing sector who is seeking a hands-on Site Engineering Lead. This role requires a proactive leader with a 50/50 mechanical and electrical skillset to oversee maintenance activities, drive performance improvements, and ensure the smooth operation of a fast-paced manufacturing site. While automation experience would be beneficial, it is not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the engineering department, ensuring a balanced mix of mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain and improve production efficiency
- Develop and implement the site’s engineering strategy, focusing on maximising overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and minimising downtime
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the engineering team, fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Hands-on involvement in troubleshooting and fault-finding of both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Support automation initiatives where applicable but maintain a strong focus on practical, hands-on engineering solutions.
- Manage engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment
- Effectively communicate engineering strategies and progress to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Hands-on engineering leader with a strong background in food manufacturing or FMCG environments.
- Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in engineering, or extensive relevant experience in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong 50/50 mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns effectively.
- Experience with automation and controls would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software tools.
If this role is of interest to you, please apply today.
Company
A fresh approach to recruitment
With a direct approach to recruitment, we Focus on the Food | Drinks | and FMCG sectors.
Our company's success has been built on the understanding that every business and candidate is unique; partnering with our clients, we focus on the culture fit, which is as important as matching a candidate's skills.
Working with SME and Blue-chip businesses, from factory start-ups to replacing critical positions, our tailor-made services offer a bespoke recruitment solution for Full-Time, Interim and Fixed Term Contracts, from mid-level to board-level recruitment across all recruiting disciplines.
Recruiting across Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, EU, MENA, Africa, and other countries worldwide, we are the recruitment partner for you for the Food / Drinks manufacturing sector.
For your perfect job or hire, don't hesitate to contact hello@protearecruitment.com or call Matt on 0131 378 2530
- Telephone
- 07815047819
- Location
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Suite 18
4 Lochside Way, Park
Edinburgh
Mid Lothian
EH12 9DT
United Kingdom
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