Lead Engineer in Scunthorpe

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: Hidden
Recruiter: Tayto Group Limited
Job Hours: Full-time

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Who we are:

Tayto Group Ltd is a major player in the snack industry, known for producing iconic and flavoursome products.

You’ll be familiar with our Golden Wonder , REAL , TAYTO and Mr Porky brands, but we’re also a leading supplier of private label!

With a rich heritage spanning decades, we are, and have always been, committed to delivering quality and innovation with every bite!

About the role:

Due to continued growth, we now have a brand new opportunity for a Lead Technician based out of our site in Scunthorpe.

With proven leadership experience in an engineering environment, you have a sound understanding of what is required to guide a team of both mechanical and electrical technicians.

You will work closely with production, operations and technical to improve engineering standards and efficiency across the site.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Driving the shift from the front, you will lead by example in this key role, taking an active hands-on approach to all engineering tasks
  • Take responsibility to ensure smooth handover between shift changes
  • Work closely with Production Area Managers to identify opportunities for planned maintenance and remedial works
  • Create detailed Root Cause Analysis reports for all major stoppages to facilitate resolution and prevention
  • Work closely with Area Managers to identify and address key production issues, developing effective action plans and ensure timely acquisition of critical spares

A little bit about you:

  • A recognised engineering qualification in either mechanical/electrical or multi-skilled
  • Previous engineering leadership experience within a food manufacturing facility
  • Demonstrable experience of carrying out training need assessments and creating personal development plans
  • Strong understanding of PLC’s and computer controlled equipment
  • Excellent fault-finding abilities and Root Cause Analysis experience
  • The ability to engage, mentor and drive an engineering shift team

What to expect in return:

This role will operate on a 4on 4off shift pattern 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 (two days, two nights, four off).

We will provide you will all the tools you will require to succeed in this role, alongside access to training and personal development.

If you think this sounds like the next step for you, click apply and our Talent Team will be in touch.

Join us in shaping the future of snack foods and be a part of the Tayto Group Ltd success story!


About Tayto Group Limited


As the largest British-owned snack manufacturer, we’re big in crisps - producing over 5 million packs a day across our five UK sites.

Founded in 1956 by Thomas Hutchinson, Tayto remains the king of crisps in Northern Ireland and our HQ continues to be Tayto Castle in the rolling hills of Co. Armagh.

Over the years we’ve grown our portfolio of famous brands to include Golden Wonder (with its rich history of over 75 years making great-tasting snacks) and REAL Hand Cooked Crisps as well as becoming the market leaders in pork snacks through Mr Porky, Midland Snacks and Real Pork Co.

As well as our much loved brands, we also manufacture a huge range of snacks for virtually all of the UK’s supermarkets - so it’s almost certain that you’ve enjoyed one of our snacks recently.

The company is proud to remain family-owned and our passion for making the best-tasting snacks in the country drives everything we do!

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