Maintenance Lead
Location: Ashby de la Zouch
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days

Are you ready to take the lead in driving engineering excellence? As a Maintenance Lead, you'll oversee and deliver defined engineering processes within your area, focusing on minimising machine stoppages and ensuring the right maintenance strategies are applied to every piece of equipment.

This isn't just about managing processes - it's about inspiring and coaching your team to adopt true Autonomous Maintenance practices, fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

As part of the leadership team, you'll analyse performance losses, create actionable plans, and deliver sustained improvements that make a tangible difference.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to make their mark in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

About the Company

Join a globally recognised, iconic brand headquartered in Leicestershire. Our client is a market leader in the food manufacturing industry, producing a wide range of beloved products enjoyed by fans around the world.

What's in It for You?

We value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Performance-based bonus scheme
Medicash health cash plan
Private healthcare (grade-dependent)
Pension plan with up to 7% matching contributions, including life assurance and income protection
25 days of annual leave, plus additional days for 5 years of service
Annual salary reviews
MyGym discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
Holiday buy scheme (up to 5 additional days per year)
Cancer care support
Employee Assistance Programme and Digital GP access
Best Doctors for second medical opinions
Career break opportunities
Company sick pay (eligibility applies)What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Engineer who can bring expertise and energy to the role.

Qualifications: Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent certification (evidence required). Ideally, a BTEC or NVQ in Electrical Engineering.

Experience: At least 3 years' experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment, ideally within the food sector.

Skills: A solid blend of mechanical and electrical maintenance skills.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion