Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer in Leicester (LE3), LE3 | Elis Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Assistant Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer Tetra Tech Leicester, Leicestershire 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer Automation Experts Ltd Leicester (LE8) From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum +Pension, Paid Overtime, Site Uplift 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Stirling Warrington Leicester (LE3) £52000 per annum 1 month ago Heat Pump Engineer - Midlands WR HVACR Leicester, Leicestershire, BBTE £40000 - £55000 per annum 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer ETS Consulting Leicester (LE4) £53,425 per annum + Pension + Overtime 1 month ago Multi skilled Engineer Pioneer Selection Melton Mowbray (LE14), LE14 £40k - 45k per year + Benefits Package 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Engineer PepsiCo Leicester, Leicestershire £59,306.05 per annum Quarterly performance bonuses 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Leicester (LE4), LE4 £59k - 60k per year + Bonus + Benefits 1 week ago Installation and Commissioning Engineer 1st Step Solutions Ltd Leicester (LE1) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Bonus + Pension + Holiday 3 weeks ago Field Service Engineer (Air Handling Systems) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Leicester (LE1) £35000 - £40000 per annum + Company van + Overtime + Training 6 days ago Assistant Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer Tetra Tech Leicester, Leicestershire 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer Automation Experts Ltd Leicester (LE8) From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum +Pension, Paid Overtime, Site Uplift 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Stirling Warrington Leicester (LE3) £52000 per annum 1 month ago Heat Pump Engineer - Midlands WR HVACR Leicester, Leicestershire, BBTE £40000 - £55000 per annum 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer ETS Consulting Leicester (LE4) £53,425 per annum + Pension + Overtime 1 month ago Multi skilled Engineer Pioneer Selection Melton Mowbray (LE14), LE14 £40k - 45k per year + Benefits Package 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Engineer PepsiCo Leicester, Leicestershire £59,306.05 per annum Quarterly performance bonuses 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Leicester (LE4), LE4 £59k - 60k per year + Bonus + Benefits 1 week ago Installation and Commissioning Engineer 1st Step Solutions Ltd Leicester (LE1) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Bonus + Pension + Holiday 3 weeks ago Field Service Engineer (Air Handling Systems) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Leicester (LE1) £35000 - £40000 per annum + Company van + Overtime + Training 6 days ago Lead Engineer Elis Leicester (LE3), LE3 Permanent Published: 3 weeks ago Competitive Salary + Benefits Lead Engineer Elis About a career with Elis a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Are you an experienced engineering professional ready to step into a leadership role? We are looking for a proactive and influential Lead Engineer to join our Leicester site, supporting the Engineering Manager and leading the engineering team to deliver exceptional operational performance. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } As Lead Engineer, you will act as the Engineering Manager's deputy, supporting the leadership, development and coordination of the site's engineering function. You will work closely with Production to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, deliver safe and efficient engineering operations and lead continuous improvement across the site. Your Mission at Elis a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Leadership & Team Support Lead and support the engineering team, providing hands-on technical guidance and mentoring. Deputise for the Engineering Manager, including managing activities and budgets in their absence. Ensure PPM schedules, corrective works, SSOWs and engineering procedures are consistently followed. Support training delivery for engineers and operators on new equipment. Compliance, Safety & Standards Ensure adherence to company Vision, Values and QHSE policies at all times. Support in ensuring compliance with risk assessments, COSHH, RIDDOR and all regulatory requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure appropriate safety training is in place and completed. Contribute to maintaining relevant site accreditations (e.g. ISO/EN14065). Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Work collaboratively with Production to improve equipment performance and OEE. Lead site improvements around sustainability and WECO reduction. Support installation, testing, operation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment. Source parts and machinery through approved suppliers. What will make you stand out? { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Skills & Knowledge We are looking for someone with: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical abilities with the confidence to influence at all levels. Ability to build strong working relationships and drive teamwork. Strategic thinking and commercial awareness. Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office). Ability to motivate teams and drive performance culture. Financial acumen relating to budgeting and forecasting. Education & Experience Essential: Proven experience in industrial maintenance or production. Previous supervisory or management experience. Operational maintenance experience. Degree/HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in a relevant engineering discipline or time-served apprenticeship (electrical/mechanical/steam). Experience implementing continuous improvement programmes. Experience in energy and sustainability management. Desirable: NEBOSH/IOSH/QHSE qualifications. Bi-lingual capability. What's on offer? 33 Days Holiday Company Pension Employee Assistance Programme On-site Parking Life Assurance Private Medical a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role where you will directly shape engineering standards, safety culture and operational performance at our Leicester site. If you're driven, technically strong and ready to lead a skilled team, we'd love to hear from you. Interested? Then apply online! Your contact person: Helena Fearnley-Brown Tel: Similar Lead Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Assistant Engineer / Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer Tetra Tech Leicester, Leicestershire 1 month ago Electrical Design Engineer Automation Experts Ltd Leicester (LE8) From £40,000 to £60,000 per annum +Pension, Paid Overtime, Site Uplift 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Stirling Warrington Leicester (LE3) £52000 per annum 1 month ago Heat Pump Engineer - Midlands WR HVACR Leicester, Leicestershire, BBTE £40000 - £55000 per annum 1 week ago Maintenance Engineer ETS Consulting Leicester (LE4) £53,425 per annum + Pension + Overtime 1 month ago Multi skilled Engineer Pioneer Selection Melton Mowbray (LE14), LE14 £40k - 45k per year + Benefits Package 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Engineer PepsiCo Leicester, Leicestershire £59,306.05 per annum Quarterly performance bonuses 1 month ago Maintenance Engineer Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Leicester (LE4), LE4 £59k - 60k per year + Bonus + Benefits 1 week ago Installation and Commissioning Engineer 1st Step Solutions Ltd Leicester (LE1) From £55,000 to £65,000 per annum Bonus + Pension + Holiday 3 weeks ago Field Service Engineer (Air Handling Systems) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Leicester (LE1) £35000 - £40000 per annum + Company van + Overtime + Training 6 days ago Lead Engineer jobs Lead Engineer jobs in Leicester Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Leicester Management jobs Management jobs in Leicester Jobs in Leicester Engineer jobs Project Engineer jobs Lead Design Engineer jobs Lead Technician jobs Lead Tech jobs Lead Mechanical Engineer jobs Principle Engineer jobs Lead Civil Engineer jobs Graduate Engineer jobs Sky Engineer jobs Engineering Technician jobs Head Engineer jobs Engineering Lead jobs Technical Lead Engineer jobs Lead Systems Engineer jobs Lead Electrical Engineer jobs Totaljobs About us Work for us Media centre Partners Jobseeker Jobs Jobseeker login Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiter Courses Advertise a job Recruiter login Contact us – recruiters Recruiter advice Recruit internationally Let's connect Apps Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Compliance Accessibility The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026