Deputy Maintenance Manager: Lead Team, Improve Equipment

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

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.