Job Title : Lead Engineer
Location : Eagle Brewery, Bedford
Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Hola, we’re DAMM, founded in Barcelona in 1876. We specialise in the manufacture and distribution of beverages, mainly beer – you may know us for our flagship beer Estrella!
Our aim is to become the leading national company in the beverage sector in all the products we sell, to grow sustainably and profitably in each of the sectors we work in, both with the maximum respect and care of the environment and current legislation.
Our company values LIVE (Loyalty, Innovation, Customer Value and Energy) inspire everything we do!
As a drive for growth, we have opened our first base outside of the Iberian strip, the Eagle Brewery in Bedford, which has undergone a massive transformation and glow-up, this growth has provided new development opportunities and vacancies, such as this one!
The Role
We’re looking for a Lead Engineer who’s excited to bring their skills and ideas to the table. In this role, you’ll support brewing and production requirements through effective engineering support, contributing to reliable operations and high‑quality product output.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Comply with all Health & Safety, food safety, HACCP and GMP requirements, adhering to site procedures and good engineering practice at all times.
- Act as Shift Lead, prioritising and coordinating site engineering activities in collaboration with Engineering Managers.
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager as required, ensuring continuity of engineering support.
- Attend and actively contribute to Site SIC meetings, escalating risks and improvement opportunities as appropriate.
- Carry out planned maintenance activities in line with site schedules, using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record all work accurately.
- Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns, working closely with Production and Engineering colleagues to minimise disruption.
- Maintain a proactive, problem‑solving approach, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Install, modify or upgrade plant and equipment as directed, ensuring all work complies with food safety, HACCP and engineering standards.
- Complete monthly GMP audits, identifying non‑conformances and supporting corrective actions.
- Manage and monitor planned maintenance compliance, ensuring effective execution and documentation.
- Manage and maintain site calibration activities, ensuring instruments are calibrated to standard and records are kept up to date.
- Deliver clear, documented handovers between shifts to support safe and effective operations.
- Sengineering spares to support plant reliability and efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with Production, Engineers and other departments verbally and via the CMMS.
- Liaise cross‑functionally to understand site issues and support collaborative problem‑solving.
- Take ownership of engineering housekeeping standards, ensuring a safe, clean and audit‑ready environment.
- Conduct appraisals and performance discussions with team members in line with company processes.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Technical Expertise
- Qualified in an electromechanical engineering discipline; completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and safe engineering practices.
- Solid understanding of best‑practice engineering standards and methodologies.
- Demonstrated bench‑fitting, fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good knowledge of electrical and electronic systems, including PLCs.
- Experience in the calibration of site instrumentation.
- Previous experience within the food and beverage manufacturing sector is desirable.
Behavioural & Professional Competencies
- Flexible, reliable and confident in making informed decisions.
- Effective communicator, able to work collaboratively with other departments.
- Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Committed to continuous professional development to maintain and enhance technical capability.
Extra's
- Hours : 39 hours per week.
- Shifts : Rotating 3 shift pattern, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am.
Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews, and we’ll keep you updated throughout the process.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know—we’re happy to support you.
How to Apply
Click Apply on Indeed and send us your CV (and a short cover letter if you’d like).
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
