Deputy Maintenance Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Lidl; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in London is seeking a Deputy Maintenance Manager to lead a team of engineers and operatives, ensuring equipment and workplaces remain operational. The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical equipment maintenance and strong leadership skills to motivate the team. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

30-35 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Enhanced family leave

Contributory pension scheme

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience handling and maintaining mechanical equipment, ideally Jungheinrich.
• 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 and oversee on-site contractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

City & Guilds 1 & 2 or relevant experience

Tools

Jungheinrich brand equipment

Job description

Summary

38,500 - 50,600

• 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. Were ambitious, hard-working, and are proud to be part of a team.

Just like you.

As a Deputy Maintenance Manager, youll help lead a team of engineers and operatives by your example. Together, youll 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, well 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.

Were 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 274
• 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 youre 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.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.