Maintenance Team Leader

Elevation Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Team Leader for their Rotherham facility. This role combines practical work with team leadership, ideal for an ambitious individual aiming to progress into a Maintenance Manager position. Responsibilities include leading a team, overseeing maintenance tasks, and ensuring alignment with production schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or team leader experience in engineering.
• Background in manufacturing or similar environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers.
• Oversee daily PPMs and reactive maintenance.
• Coordinate with the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Recognised technical qualification

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group - Maintenance Team Leader

Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an FMCG company that is recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Team Leader for their facility in Rotherham.

Salary: c£52,000 – £55,000

Shifts: 2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 Off (6:00am – 6:00pm / 6:00pm – 6:00am)

Overtime: Available at 1.5x rate

The Maintenance Team Leader role involves practical hands-on work combined with team leadership.

This position is ideal for an ambitious individual capable of managing a close-knit team that requires firm but fair guidance, with a view to progressing into a Maintenance Manager role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of multi-disciplined engineers
• Oversee daily PPMs, reactive maintenance, and issue work orders
• Coordinate with the Production Manager to align maintenance activities with production schedules
• Perform and delegate PPM tasks and respond efficiently to breakdowns
• Organise and conduct 1-2-1s, manage holidays, training, and development plans
• Maintain accurate records and produce reports related to maintenance operations

Candidate Requirements:

• Recognised technical qualification (electrical or mechanical)
• Proven supervisory or team leader experience in engineering
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing maintenance teams
• An electrical bias is preferred; however, strong mechanical candidates with electrical knowledge will also be considered
• Assertive and confident in managing a long-standing team requiring clear direction
• Ability to handle difficult conversations and team discipline tactfully and professionally
• Excellent communication and organisational skills focused on team development

To apply or discuss this Maintenance Team Leader role, please contact Kerry Hill.