Maintenance Lead

TieTalent; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare support

KP Pension Plan

25 days holiday

Online benefits platform

Job summary

A leading snack manufacturer is seeking a Maintenance Lead for its production line in Billingham. This is a hands-on role focused on maintenance planning and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, developing schedules, and ensuring operations run smoothly. The ideal candidate will have formal engineering qualifications and strong troubleshooting skills. This position offers a dynamic environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering qualification in mechanical and/or electrical discipline.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLC automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Manage overdue work orders based on urgency.
• Update and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Fault-finding

Troubleshooting

PLC automation

Lean tools/techniques

Coaching

Education

HNC/ONC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical discipline

18th Edition wiring regulations qualification

Job description

Maintenance Lead - TieTalent

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Lead to join our production line team at Billingham. You’ll be the lead Maintenance Engineer on your line, working as part of a close-knit management team of three. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of maintenance planning, scheduling and execution. You’ll lead preventative and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring our lines run smoothly and safely. You’ll also play a key role in developing our annual maintenance plan and driving continuous improvement.

Billingham (Home of McCoy’s, Wheat Crunchies, pombear and more…)
On-site | Monday - Friday

Join our snack-loving team
We’re looking for a Maintenance Lead to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement
• Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care
• KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary
• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more
• KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more

What will you be doing?

• Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production line
• Review and prioritise incidents and stops from the previous 24 hours
• Plan and carry out maintenance and repairs during scheduled downtime
• Provide updates during Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings on upcoming preventative maintenance
• Manage overdue work orders, ensuring they’re classified and resolved based on urgency
• Prepare and lead weekly maintenance scheduling meetings
• Develop monthly maintenance schedules aligned with the annual plan
• Update and maintain technical documentation
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the annual maintenance plan
• Champion engineering standards and support training across the team
• Collaborate with colleagues across Engineering, Production and Technical to ensure smooth operations

Who are we?

We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion. We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.

What we’re looking for

• Formal engineering qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent) in mechanical and/or electrical discipline, alongside an 18th Edition wiring regulations qualification.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniques
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
• Ability to train and coach others effectively
• A team mindset with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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