Lead Production Support Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Wokingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Machine setting Team leading Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Health and Safety PLC knowledge Communication Problem-solving

FULL DESCRIPTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Production Support Engineer to join our thriving UK medical manufacturing company to work within our expanding Engineering Department. The role will require fault finding, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), installations and upgrades to circuitry, as well as providing mechanical support during breakdowns as required.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent level qualification
  • Experience working in an automated production environment
  • Machine setting experience
  • Previous Team leading experience
  • Strong engineering background Electrically and Mechanically
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety practices
  • Ability to build strong working relationships
  • Understanding of working in a controlled environment
  • Ability to manage downtime and priorities
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to modify machine wiring
  • Ability to read engineering drawings electrically and mechanically

Desirable Experience/Qualifications:

  • Experience of Injection Molding
  • Knowledge and understanding of quick changeover best practices
  • 18th Edition
  • PLC knowledge

Key Skills:

  • Good communication
  • Good people skills
  • Able to work to deadlines
  • Able to multitask and prioritise workload
  • Able to make decisions and self manage
  • Able to work in a team and on own initiative
  • Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
  • Self-motivated and willing to learn
  • Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
  • Basic computer skills
  • Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
  • Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
  • High level of commitment
  • Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility
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