Maintenance Lead: Lead Plant Maintenance & Improvements

TieTalent; Northallerton; 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

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

A major snack manufacturer in Northallerton is seeking a Maintenance Lead to lead maintenance planning and execution for the production line. Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, along with a formal engineering qualification. This hands-on role involves ensuring systems run smoothly while developing continuous improvement strategies. A friendly and dynamic team awaits you with excellent rewards and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLC automation and Lean tools/techniques.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily maintenance planning and scheduling for your production line.
• Review and prioritise incidents and stops.
• Plan and perform maintenance and repairs during downtime.
• Manage overdue work orders and ensure they're resolved.
• Lead the development of the annual maintenance plan.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Troubleshooting skills

Diagnostic skills

PLC automation experience

Lean tools knowledge

Ability to train others

Education

Formal engineering qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent)

18th Edition wiring regulations qualification

Job description

A major snack manufacturer in Northallerton is seeking a Maintenance Lead to lead maintenance planning and execution for the production line. Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, along with a formal engineering qualification. This hands-on role involves ensuring systems run smoothly while developing continuous improvement strategies. A friendly and dynamic team awaits you with excellent rewards and a supportive culture.