Maintenance Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Blyth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to drive innovation and efficiency at their Worksop site. This role involves leading a dedicated maintenance team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing performance through strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, demonstrated leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture. Join this dynamic team to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Onsite parking

Opportunities for internal promotion

Ongoing learning and development

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Engineering with electrical bias.
• Multiple years of supervisory and managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maintenance team to meet safety and customer requirements.
• Drive performance to achieve financial plans and KPIs.
• Coordinate with manufacturing groups to meet customer demands.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Maintenance experience in manufacturing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HND in Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Description

Unlock Your Potential at Eaton: Where Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success.

We're in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it's about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future. Our site in Worksop is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader.

What you'll do:

1. Take overall responsibility for leading a Maintenance team in achieving repair and maintenance activities, safety standards, legal requirements, and customer requirements.
2. Coordinate with all manufacturing and service groups to meet customer demands.
3. Drive performance to achieve or exceed financial plans and strategic goals.
4. Motivate the team to create a high-performance culture.
5. Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team to meet customer expectations and achieve departmental KPIs such as reactive maintenance downtime, TPM, and OEE.
6. Serve as site LOTO, TPM, and electrical safety subject matter expert.
7. Lead training initiatives and ensure annual validation of competencies.
8. Own maintenance policies, procedures, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with health and safety standards.
9. Contribute to strategic initiatives, prepare revenue budgets, and identify areas for improvement, including capital investments.
10. Leverage Eaton Business System tools like Management of Change, Problem Solving Techniques, and Lean Principles to support world-class performance.
11. Drive manufacturing initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0, engaging with cross-functional teams to share best practices across the plant.

Qualifications:

• HND or equivalent in Engineering - electrical bias
• Multiple years of related professional and supervisory/managerial experience

Skills:

• Trained via a recognized industry apprenticeship
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Significant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Competency in deploying LOTO, TPM, OEE
• Knowledge of injection moulding machines, power presses, and high-speed automation
• Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., Production)
• Leadership, coaching, change management skills
• Analytical thinking and ethical mindset
• Interpersonal and influencing skills
• Organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem-solve
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong planning and execution abilities

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Challenging projects in a dynamic, collaborative team
• Great company benefits, including onsite parking
• Opportunities for internal promotion and growth
• Ongoing learning and development through Eaton University
• Focus on reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability
• Health and safety prioritized for employee wellbeing

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and use balanced selection criteria to ensure fair recruitment processes.