Maintenance Team Lead

Premier Engineering; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Wotton-under-Edge seeks a Maintenance Team Lead to lead and mentor a team of engineers. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance activities, driving process improvements, and ensuring the efficient operation of all site equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong multi-skilled background, leadership experience, and relevant engineering qualifications.

Benefits

Benefits included

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within manufacturing.
• Strong multi-skilled background – mechanical and electrical.
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers ensuring smooth equipment operation.
• Manage maintenance activities including PPM and breakdowns.
• Ensure machinery downtime is minimized and efficiency maximized.

Skills

Leadership in maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault-finding abilities

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND)

Job description

JOB - Maintenance Team Lead

LOCATION - Wotton-Under-Edge

TERM - Permanent

SALARY - £50,000 to £65,000 per annum (plus benefits)

My client is a market‑leading manufacturer of specialist products supplied into a variety of sectors, known for their high‑quality engineering, innovation, and continued investment in modern production technologies. Due to growth and operational development, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Team Lead to join their site in Wotton‑Under‑Edge.

The Maintenance Team Lead will ideally have the following attributes:

• Proven experience working in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong multi‑skilled background – mechanical, electrical, or ideally both
• Experience with planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance activities
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coordinate a team of maintenance engineers
• Excellent understanding of modern manufacturing equipment, automation, and production machinery
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience implementing maintenance strategies and improving asset performance
• Knowledge of health & safety standards and compliance requirements
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, HNC, HND, or equivalent

The Maintenance Team Lead role will involve:

• Leading a team of maintenance engineers to ensure smooth running of all site equipment
• Managing the day‑to‑day maintenance activities including PPM, breakdown response, and project work
• Ensuring machinery downtime is minimised and efficiency is maximised
• Coordinating with production and engineering teams to prioritise maintenance tasks
• Driving improvements in maintenance processes, reliability, and asset care
• Supporting installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new equipment
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports
• Ensuring a safe working environment and promoting best practices across the team

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.