Maintenance Team Lead

VanRath; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in Downpatrick is looking for a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee a team and ensure optimal equipment performance in a fast-paced environment. This hands-on role requires dual-skilled capabilities in electrical and mechanical maintenance, providing an excellent opportunity for those seeking leadership in the food production industry.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work rotating day & night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-skilled engineers across rotating shifts.
• Perform hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Time-served maintenance engineer

Job description

Maintenance Team Lead - Food Manufacturing

Location: Downpatrick
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Day & Night Shift Rotation
A well-established food manufacturer in the Downpatrick area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Lead to join their engineering department. This is a hands-on, dual-skilled role leading a small team across day and night shifts in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role:

As Maintenance Team Lead, you'll take the lead on shift, managing a small team of engineers while remaining actively involved in fault-finding, preventative maintenance and breakdown response. You'll be key to ensuring equipment uptime and site compliance with health and safety and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a small team of multi-skilled engineers across rotating shifts
• Carry out hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repair
• Delegate daily tasks and ensure reactive and planned maintenance targets are met
• Support with training and development of junior team members
• Liaise with production teams to minimise downtime and prioritise maintenance
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all H&S and food safety standards

What You'll Need:

• Time-served maintenance engineer with both electrical and mechanical skills
• Proven experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or food production environment
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is desirable
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confident decision-making under pressure
• Willingness to work on a rotating day & night shift pattern

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer looking to step into a leadership role or an existing team leader seeking a fresh challenge with a successful and growing food business.

Apply now to find out more or speak to us confidentially about this opportunity.