Maintenance Team Leader

Apex Appoint; Malton; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Malton seeks an Engineering Team Leader to lead a team of Maintenance Engineers. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance operations and driving continuous improvement with lean tools. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, mechanical, and electrical skills. This position offers a salary of £51,500 with a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and additional benefits including 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Salary of £51,500

33 days holiday

Access to wellbeing and financial support

Recognition platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising engineering teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid mix of mechanical and electrical skills.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers on shift.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to ensure high standards.
• Drive improvements using lean tools and maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

Overview

Apex Appoint is working on behalf of a well-established and growing food manufacturer based in Malton, who are looking to add an Engineering Team Leader to their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong people management skills and a solid engineering background in the food or FMCG sector. You’ll be responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Engineers on shift, supporting the day-to-day running of the site while driving improvements across engineering performance.

The role is based on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, working 6am to 6pm, with a salary of £51,500. You’ll oversee both planned and reactive maintenance, support safe systems of work on site, and ensure all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

There is a strong focus on continuous improvement, so experience with lean tools and an ability to spot opportunities to improve workflow and output will be key. You’ll also play a big part in supporting wider site KPIs, working closely with the Engineering Manager, and helping develop the capability of the team through coaching and clear performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers on shift to support day-to-day site operations
• Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance and ensure work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Support safe systems of work on site and maintain compliance with safety and permit requirements
• Drive continuous improvement using lean tools and identify opportunities to improve workflow and output
• Support wider site KPIs and collaborate with the Engineering Manager
• Develop the capability of the team through coaching and clear performance expectations

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
• Solid mix of mechanical and electrical skills
• Understanding of compliance, safety systems, and permit control
• Experience with CMMS systems and structured PPM schedules
• Ability to identify and deliver improvements through lean thinking and CI activity
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Salary of £51,500
• 4 on, 4 off days-based shift pattern (6am-6pm)
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Access to wellbeing and financial support services
• Recognition platform with access to discounts and employee benefits

This is a key leadership role at a site that's investing in both people and processes. If you're looking for a step up, or a fresh challenge with a growing and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more, apply today