Lead Engineer

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Shift Lead) Salary: £55,000 Location: Lacock, Wiltshire Working Hours: 06.00am – 18.00pm, 4on4off Are you ready to take the next step in your engineering career? We’re looking for two proactive and skilled Engineering Shift Leads to join our team at the Egg Innovation Centre in Lacock. As a Shift Lead, you’ll go beyond standard maintenance—leading and motivating your team, making key decisions under pressure, and acting as the main escalation point for complex technical issues. You’ll coordinate shift activities, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and play a vital role in continuous improvement and team development. About Stonegate Farmers Ltd Stonegate Farmers Ltd is an integrated free range and organic egg business organised across three divisions comprising farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing. Established in 1926 and under new ownership since 2016, we have grown into one the largest free-range and organic egg producers within the UK. Moving millions of mother nature’s most fragile food items every day takes finesse and know how. We work closely with our producers to collect, grade and package each individual egg. We deliver daily from hen houses right across the country to the most exclusive restaurants and to many of the UK’s leading supermarkets, together with first class egg products to some of the biggest names in food manufacturing. At Stonegate, we believe that our success is built upon the dedication and passion of our team. We are committed to investing in our employees by offering continuous training and development opportunities. As part of our team, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, workplace pension scheme, and additional benefits such as a cycle-to-work scheme, on-site parking, free eggs, and subsidised transport from select locations. Role & Responsibilities: Lead and support the maintenance team during your shift, ensuring all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. Act as the primary escalation point for complex breakdowns and technical issues. Allocate and monitor daily maintenance tasks, ensuring planned engineering activities are delivered on time. Liaise with production and engineering management to communicate shift performance and improvement opportunities. Mentor and train team members, supporting their development and knowledge sharing. Drive compliance with food safety, health & safety, and industry regulations. What we’re looking for: City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Significant experience in a food manufacturing/production environment. Minimum 5 years’ managing a multi- discipline team within a technical environment Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering equipment, especially process, production, packing and filling lines. Knowledge of PLC systems, automation, and control circuits. Strong leadership and team coordination skills. Advanced troubleshooting and decision-making abilities. Excellent communication and organisational skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Location: Lacock, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/27/2025