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Lead Engineer

The Collective Network LimitedPeterborough, Eastern England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
£52k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Peterborough, Eastern England, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

Lead Engineer - Days Up to £52,000 | 4 on 4 off | Days Only Peterborough / Spalding / Wisbech What's in it for you?

Up to £52,000 + strong benefits package<br />4 on 4 off - days only, no nights<br />Opportunity to step up into a Lead Engineer position<br />Stay hands-on while taking the lead on shift<br />Supportive engineering team with genuine long-term progression<br />A role offering a strong work/life balance<br />The Role Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to take the next step?

This is a great opportunity to move into a Lead Engineer position where you'll remain hands-on technically, while taking more responsibility for the day-to-day running of the engineering shift. You'll coordinate maintenance activity, support a team of engineers and work closely with production to keep the site running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing Lead and support a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers<br />Carry out reactive, planned and preventative maintenance<br />Prioritise engineering tasks to reduce downtime and improve OEE<br />Coordinate engineering activity with production<br />Help drive high standards across maintenance, safety and compliance<br />Support engineers on shift and help develop the wider team<br />What We're Looking For Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical bias<br />Recognised engineering qualification - Apprenticeship, C&amp;G, ONC, 17th/18th Edition or equivalent<br />Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or food production<br />Confident communicator who can take ownership and lead from the front<br />Someone ready to move into a Lead Engineer / Engineering Team Leader position<br />Hands-on, practical approach with a focus on reliability and keeping production moving<br />Ready for the next step?

If you're looking to get off nights, keep your hands-on engineering skills and step into a leadership role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Click Apply Now to find out more

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