Deputy Maintenance Manager

Lidl GB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for a Deputy Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers. Responsibilities include organizing maintenance schedules, managing costs, and ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience with mechanical equipment, especially from the Jungheinrich brand. The role offers a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and a generous benefits package, promoting well-being and career development.

Benefits

30-35 days' holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training

10% non-contractual London Weighting

Qualifications

• Experience handling and maintaining mechanical equipment, ideally Jungheinrich brand.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and communicate at all levels.
• Outstanding organisation and confident multi-tasking to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of highly skilled operatives and engineers.
• Organise service schedules and reports for equipment in the RDC and stores.
• Carefully plan preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Mechanical equipment handling

Multi-tasking

Understanding of Legionella Control HSG

Initiative

Education

City & Guilds 1 & 2 or relevant experience

Tools

Mechanical equipment (Jungheinrich)

Job description

Summary

£38, - £50,

• per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re ambitious, hard-working, and are proud to be part of a team.

Just like you.

As a Deputy Maintenance Manager, you’ll help lead a team of engineers and operatives by your example. Together, you’ll pull out all the stops to keep our equipment machinery and workplaces in tip‑top condition. From planning schedules to producing reports, your meticulous approach to health & safety and efficiency and productivity means we can keep running a business as smoothly as our machines.

In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, provide you with a contributory pension scheme, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well‑being and life outside Lidl.

We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast‑growing business, so we’ll make sure you have quality training and real opportunities to build your career.

What you’ll do

• Manage and support a team of highly skilled operatives and engineers
• Organise service schedules and reports for equipment in the RDC and stores
• Carefully plan preventative maintenance schedules and oversee on‑site contractors
• Keep a close eye on costs whilst increasing productivity
• Support the Maintenance Manager with management tasks and record keeping
• Follow and encourage good working practices whilst being the health and safety guru

What you’ll need

• Experience handling and maintaining mechanical equipment, ideally Jungheinrich brand
• City & Guilds 1 & 2 or relevant experience in a large maintenance organisation
• Strong leadership skills to make decisions, inspire and communicate at all levels
• Outstanding organisation and confident multi‑tasking to prioritise deadlines
• An understanding of Legionella Control HSG
• Motivation, flexibility and plenty of initiative

What you’ll receive

• 30-35 days' holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Enhanced family leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training
• Plus more of the perks you deserve
• Includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.