Maintenance Leader

1492 Ltd.; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based engineering company is looking for a Maintenance Leader to oversee maintenance operations. In this role, you will ensure equipment reliability, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement. You're expected to have strong leadership skills and experience in electro-mechanics, alongside the ability to lead a small team effectively.

Benefits

Leadership role in a global business

Development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proactive maintenance professional with electro-mechanical qualifications.
• Experience in managing teams and maintenance systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules.
• Oversee third-party contractors and manage spare parts inventory.
• Drive system improvements for production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Organisation

Team Management

Education

Electro-mechanical qualifications

Tools

CNC machines

Manual machines

Job description

Maintenance Leader

£45-55,000pa

Location: Chesterfield, UK
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a skilled and proactive maintenance professional with strong leadership abilities and a passion for continuous improvement?

Are you looking to join a world-class engineering and manufacturing business that supplies specialist components to global markets?

If so, then we are seeking you!

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, driving preventative maintenance systems, managing external service providers, and supporting production efficiency through strategic improvements and day-to-day troubleshooting.

This position is crucial in supporting operational excellence and upholding high safety and performance standards and you will take ownership of your maintenance operations and lead a small but capable team

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Leadership role in a global business
• Development opportunities in a forward-thinking environment

What You’ll Do:

• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance schedules
• Ensure compliance with H&S standards
• Oversee third-party contractors and manage spare parts inventory
• Drive system improvements and support production efficiency
• Lead and develop a team of technicians and apprentices

What You’ll Need:

• Electro-mechanical qualifications
• Strong troubleshooting, organisation & team management skills
• Experience with CNC/manual machines & maintenance systems

About the Company

Our client is a UK-based engineering company with a strong international footprint, exporting high-precision mechanical components to over 50 countries. With a long-standing reputation for technical excellence, their organisation designs, manufactures, and supplies a unique range of products for the marine, power generation, and wider industrial sectors. Their capabilities span a broad range of materials, sizes, and specialist coatings, positioning them as a leader in their field.

Application Process:

If you’re ready to make a difference and take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV to us today and we will get back to you.

About 1492 Search

In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!

We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 10 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.