Maintenance Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Beenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Team Leader to join their dynamic team in Beenham. This role involves providing engineering support, managing maintenance activities, and leading a team to ensure optimal equipment performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or electrical maintenance, along with management experience. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with safety standards, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency. Enjoy competitive pay, overtime benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Overtime at premium rates

Company discounts

Training and career development

Cycle to work scheme

Virgin experience days discounts

Pension scheme contributions

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long service awards

Job security

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience managing maintenance teams and improving efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance activities to enhance efficiency.
• Develop preventative maintenance systems using data analysis.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Team Management

Data Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Management Qualification (CMS/DMS or equivalent)

Tools

SAP PM Module

CMMS

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Maintenance Engineering Team Leader

Shift Pattern: 3 Shift Rotating (Monday to Friday only)
Location: Beenham, Berkshire
Salary: Highly competitive (inclusive of shift allowance) + overtime + benefits
Overtime Pay: Monday - Saturday, x1.5; Sundays and bank holidays, x2

We are expanding our engineering team at our Beenham site, part of a network of over 60 UK sites. We invest in our people through development opportunities and training.

We are recruiting a Maintenance Team Leader to help shape our future and bring new ideas during this positive change. If you are apprentice-trained in electrical or mechanical engineering, apply today to join the UK’s leading roofing products manufacturer!

Role Overview

The Maintenance Team Leader will provide engineering support and maintenance services to ensure equipment is maintained effectively, and breakdowns are repaired efficiently and safely. You will attend to equipment breakdowns, undertake PPM schedules, and work closely with the engineering and production teams to prioritize maintenance activities.

Working Hours

42 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a 3-shift rotation: days (5:30AM-2:30PM), nights (10:00PM-6:00AM), and afters (1:30PM-10:30PM). Friday hours vary slightly: earlies (6:00AM-12:00PM), nights (6:00PM-4:00AM), afters (12:00PM-6:00PM).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily maintenance team activities to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Review and prioritize work orders via SAP and direct contact with manufacturing areas.
• Distribute workload and provide feedback on work orders.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance systems using data analysis.
• Participate in plant shutdowns for maintenance and assist with shutdown works.
• Lead and develop team skills through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Manage departmental budget and assist with annual planning.
• Identify training needs for maintenance engineers and ensure spares availability.
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Meet site KPIs such as H&S, production TME, and Continuous Improvement (CI 8D).
• Maintain regulatory, legal, and corporate standards compliance.
• Apply lean principles to add value, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Liaise with central engineering, EHSQ, and other functions.
• Conduct 1-2-1 meetings with engineers for performance and development.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical maintenance background (City & Guilds).
• Management or supervisory qualification (CMS/DMS or equivalent).
• Experience with CMMS, ideally SAP PM module.
• Experience in contractor control systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

About Us

Marley specializes in pitched roof systems and is part of Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. More about Marley and Marshalls can be found on their websites.

Benefits

• Overtime at premium rates.
• Company discounts.
• Training and career development.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Virgin experience days discounts.
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) contributions 3/6, 5/10.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Long service awards.
• Job security working for an industry leader!