Maintenance Team Lead

Vickerstock; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Northern Ireland is looking for a Maintenance Team Lead to oversee the engineering team and ensure optimal machinery performance. This new role offers a path towards higher management positions within the growing organization. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering within manufacturing, ideally in food/beverage.
• Strong expertise in industrial machinery and preventive maintenance practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Engineering team providing guidance and performance management.
• Conduct machinery inspections and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to maximize equipment performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Job description

Maintenance Team Lead

Newtownards

£40k - £45k

This is a new position to the business due to expansion plans, investment and an internal promotion and will have a continuous succession plan towards Maintenance Manager then on to possible Engineering Manager.

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a local family business that has grown to become one of Northern Ireland's success stories to assist them with the recruitment of a Maintenance Supervisor.

Our client is a premier contract FMCG company based in Newtownards. With decades of expertise in the FMCG Industry, our client has established itself as a trusted partner for leading brands across the UK and Ireland. Specialising in FMCG, the company provides tailored production solutions, from concept development to final delivery.

Boasting state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to innovation, our client ensures the highest quality standards while maintaining a focus on sustainability and operational efficiency. As a key player in Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector, our client combines local heritage with a forward-thinking approach, making it a preferred supplier of choice.

Your New Role as a Maintenance Team Lead;

• Lead and inspire the Engineering team by providing clear guidance, training, and performance management to ensure targets and KPI's are met, while offering mentorship as needed.
• Conduct regular machinery and equipment inspections to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
• Effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to collaborative forums.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures aligned with production management to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime, ensuring optimal machinery efficiency.
• Support factory expansion projects, including planning and executing machinery and equipment installations.
• Oversee the Maintenance department's budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost management.

What You Need to Succeed as a Maintenance Team Lead;

• A minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the food or beverage sector.
• Strong expertise in industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to drive performance and foster collaboration.

Contact Warren Watson to discuss this in absolute confidence on 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV via the link on the page

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