Maintenance Team Lead – Intralogistics & Automation

KION Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is a global engineering company that designs, builds, and life cycle supports logistics solutions for intralogistics across factories, warehouses and distribution centres. This role focuses on leading maintenance activities and ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, executing repairs, managing a team of technicians, using CMMS for records and reports, and driving continuous improvement while sustaining strong customer relations.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of automatic systems.
• Mechanical, electrical & electronic manuals and drawings.
• Working knowledge of PLC equipment.
• Experience with conveyor systems and site maintenance practices.
• Ability to operate at height and perform first aid when required.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and CMMS tools.

Responsibilities

• Comply with Health & Safety legislation at all times.
• Manage HS systems and processes and maintain the maintenance plan.
• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians and shifts.
• Carry out equipment servicing and repairs per manuals and schedules.
• Ensure CMMS is used to record work and generate reports.
• Oversee site inventory, tools, PPE, and spare parts planning.
• Write periodical service activity reports and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the company professionally and maintain customer relations.

Skills

Automation systems understanding

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC experience

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Dematic is a global engineering company that designs, builds, and life cycle supports logistics solutions for intralogistics across factories, warehouses and distribution centres. This role focuses on leading maintenance activities and ensuring safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance, executing repairs, managing a team of technicians, using CMMS for records and reports, and driving continuous improvement while sustaining strong customer relations.