Maintenance & Reliability Team Lead

DS Smith; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay scheme

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Share Save scheme

Income protection

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Cycle to Work

Job summary

DS Smith in Featherstone is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to guide the maintenance function on site. You will balance people management with maintenance planning, driving continuous improvement and asset reliability across a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will act as deputy to the Engineering Manager, providing leadership in their absence and shaping broader site engineering strategy while ensuring safety and compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship (or higher) in a mechanical, electrical or multi‑skilled discipline.
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of maintenance engineers, creating a high‑performing and engaged engineering function.
• Support the Engineering Manager and provide operational leadership in their absence.
• Ensure preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance activities are planned and completed effectively.
• Drive the site’s Asset Care strategy to improve reliability and maximise equipment performance.
• Manage engineering activities through the site’s maintenance management system, ensuring work is prioritised, planned and completed to a high standard.
• Create and deliver training and development plans, ensuring engineers remain competent and compliant with statutory requirements.
• Monitor machine condition, investigate engineering non‑conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support site capital projects, equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering leadership

People management

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3) or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

DS Smith in Featherstone is seeking an experienced Engineering Team Leader to guide the maintenance function on site. You will balance people management with maintenance planning, driving continuous improvement and asset reliability across a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will act as deputy to the Engineering Manager, providing leadership in their absence and shaping broader site engineering strategy while ensuring safety and compliance in all activities.