Lead Engineer (Multi-Skilled) – Trafford
Department: Engineering
Location: Manchester (Trafford Park)
Closing date: 31st October 2025
Our Business
We are proud of our heritage and position as one of Europe’s largest specialist food companies, manufacturing and supplying authentic global foods which serve the chefs and owners of restaurants and takeaways, as well as a diverse range of consumers. With a strong portfolio of leading brands including Lucky Boat, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Green Dragon and Patak’s, our product range is as diverse as the people who chose to work here, and includes noodles, flour, rice, spices, sauces, and oils. We pride ourselves on our passion for food and people, where collaboration, diversity, and inclusion are integral in everything that we do. This is underpinned with our employee resource groups where members and allies help create an inclusive environment and special events are celebrated. Westmill is a place where no one feels like the new person for long and everyone has the chance to make a real difference to the business by being their authentic selves.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a shift engineering team in a fast-paced flagship site that has undergone a multimillion-pound investment with further significant capital plans in the coming years. Reporting to the site Engineering Manager and working closely with the Engineering Planner, Reliability & Control Systems Engineer, and Reliability & CI Projects Engineer, you will be responsible for supervising, coordinating, and delivering of all the shift engineering maintenance activities, both planned and ad hoc on your shift. You will be responsible for ensuring that weekly work plans are effective in achieving the lowest possible downtime whilst supporting the operations team to maintain production efficiencies in a fast-paced 24/7 FMCG environment.
The successful candidate will supervise the work of their team engaged in the planned maintenance and repair of different equipment as assigned to them by the Engineering Planner and plan the work orders assigned to the team. They will ensure all engineering work is carried out safely in an efficient and effective manner achieving high levels of performance on the plant that produces food safe products. The lead Engineer will also deal with contractor works ensuring they are managed in line with agreed engineering procedures, can diagnose the cause of equipment failure and accordingly request spare parts & consumables required for the job. The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a similar position and industry. You will have excellent communication skills, both orally and written, with the ability to manage the expectations of key stakeholders and possess a keen eye for detail.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- ABF Pension Scheme membership
- An annual Incentive Plan
- Private Healthcare
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the efficiency and quality of our production processes.
Additionally, you will have access to a range of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work; from a free and confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to access to affordable loans and financial education, electric vehicle and cycle to work salary sacrifice schemes, an option to buy additional holidays and a day dedicated to volunteering in your local community. You will also have access to our benefits platform Extra Spice from day one, offering a huge variety of retail and leisure discounts.
Would you like to hear more?
We would be delighted to discuss this opportunity with anyone who feels they would be a great fit for our business. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require at any stage in the recruitment process.
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