Site Engineering Lead (Hands-On)
South Devon Salary DOE Mon Fri (flexibility required)
FMCG / Manufacturing / Food & Drink Manufacturing experience is essential
Overview
Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a food manufacturing business to recruit a hands-on Site Engineering Lead.
This role sits at the centre of site performance leading the engineering function while remaining technically credible and visible on the shop floor.
You will take ownership of maintenance delivery, team performance, and engineering standards, supporting production to maximise uptime and output.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and hold an engineering team accountable for performance
Act as first point of escalation for breakdowns and technical issues
Drive planned and reactive maintenance to maximise asset uptime
Own and develop CMMS (Pirana) to support maintenance strategy
Manage KPIs, maintenance budget, and spares control
Ensure compliance with H&S, food safety, and site standards
Manage contractors, audits, and statutory requirements
Work closely with production and technical teams to improve performance
Candidate Requirements
Electrically biased (or strong multi-skilled with electrical strength)
Recognised engineering qualifications (City & Guilds, BTEC, apprenticeship or equivalent)
Proven experience leading engineers in a manufacturing environment
Strong fault-finding and hands-on engineering capability
Background in FMCG / food / production-led environments (essential)
Confident managing KPIs, audits, and team performance
Structured, decisive, and comfortable taking ownership
What Success Looks Like
Improved uptime and faster response to breakdowns
Strong maintenance discipline through CMMS
Clear accountability and performance within the team
High standards across H&S and food safety
Effective collaboration with production
Package
Salary: DOE
Monday Friday (flexibility required)
Additional benefits available
Apply via Ballantine Recruitment or contact for a confidential discussion.