Maintenance Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Maintenance Team Leader to manage maintenance operations at a factory near Bridgwater. This role involves ensuring the efficient functioning of machinery, leading a skilled team, and driving performance through effective maintenance strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering and manufacturing, with experience in team leadership and maintenance management systems. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and innovation in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance team leader in manufacturing.
• Aptitude to step up from senior maintenance engineer to team leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations and ensure efficient machinery functioning.
• Lead the maintenance team and implement effective maintenance strategies.

Skills

Team Leadership

Maintenance Engineering

CMMS Experience

BS 14200 Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

I'm currently looking for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to oversee the maintenance operations at our client's factory near Bridgwater. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of all machinery and equipment, managing the tooling workshop, and leading the maintenance team. Our client is a unique design and manufacturer that operates in over 50 countries. We are seeking someone with a strong background in Engineering / Manufacturing in a similar maintenance position.

Essential Requirements / Experience:

• Experience as a maintenance team leader in a manufacturing environment, or experience as a senior maintenance engineer with evidence of aptitude and motivation to step up into a team leadership role.
• Experience using a CMMS and improving its effectiveness.
• Experience of managing maintenance in accordance with BS 14200 or an equivalent maintenance management system is desirable.

Salary Package / Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary circa £38K-£40K
• Competitive package including bonus

The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineering Team Leader to oversee maintenance operations at our client's factory.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of machinery and equipment, managing the tooling workshop, leading the maintenance team, and driving performance through effective maintenance strategies and KPIs.
• The Maintenance Team Leader will also support engineering projects and facilities tasks, and collaborate with the production team to implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) at the site.