Job Title – Senior Engineer
Location – Leigh, Greater Manchester
Salary – £49,500
Shift – Days - Monday-Friday
Job Role of the Senior Engineer
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer to join a leading bakery ingredients manufacturer operating within a major international food group. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled engineer who is looking to step into a leadership role while still remaining hands-on within a fast-paced production environment.
You will be reporting into the Operations Manager and will have responsibility for leading a small engineering team consisting of one engineer and one fabricator. The role is approximately 60% supervisory/leadership and 40% hands-on engineering, although this may vary depending on business needs.
You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running and reliability of 9 production lines, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities across a busy, automated manufacturing facility.
Key Machinery Includes
Industrial mixers and blending systems
Heat sealers and packaging equipment
Carton packing and case handling systems
Check weighers and metal detectors
Conveyors and transfer systems
Storage silos and ingredient handling systems
Sector – Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Senior Engineer
Proven experience in a senior, lead or team leader engineering role
Strong multi-skilled engineering background
Experience within food, pharma, or process manufacturing environments
The Senior Engineer will benefit from:
Opportunity to step into a genuine leadership role within engineering
Working for a growing business within a major international food group
Exposure to a highly automated and diverse production environment
Competitive salary of £49,500
25 days holiday
ABF pension scheme
Strong long-term progression opportunities within a stable organisation
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Nathan Lock at the recruitment team.
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Salary description
£49500.00 - £49500.00 per year