Full-time

Lead Equipment Engineer

Posted by BlueGate Consulting Ltd • Oldham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

📍 Oldham, Greater Manchester 🕒 February 25, 2026

About the Role

Lead Equipment Engineer - Shift-Based Role (Days and Nights) – Oldham – Greater Manchester

Bluegate are looking for a hands-on Lead Equipment Engineer to drive performance in a wafer fabrication facility and keep our critical tools running at peak efficiency.

The Role

You’ll be the go-to leader on shift—balancing technical expertise with people management to deliver uptime, quality, and results.

- Lead and motivate Engineers, Technicians, and TPMs

- Maximise equipment availability and productivity

- Own maintenance, fault-finding, and improvement activities

- Work closely with Production, Process, and Vendors

What You’ll Bring

- HNC+ in Electronic, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent experience)

- Strong electronic engineering knowledge

- Wafer fab equipment and process experience

- Proven leadership and organisational skills

You will be offered competitive salary, annual pay re...

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