Maintenance team leader

TE Connectivity; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Swindon is seeking an experienced supervisor for their Maintenance Team to ensure optimal performance at the manufacturing facility. Your role focuses on quick response to equipment breakdowns and mentoring technicians, emphasizing health and safety, maintenance operations, and continuous improvement.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of supervisory experience, a strong electrical and mechanical maintenance background, and proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or lead maintenance role.
• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background (electrical & mechanical).
• Experience working flexibly across multiple machines and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong site health & safety culture.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime.
• Manage shift workload and allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Completed apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft applications

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Join TE Connectivity’s Maintenance Team supporting a high‑volume Manufacturing Facility, producing wire and cable products and compounds for wire and cable manufacturing for global distribution. This is a hands‑on supervisory role, requiring rapid response to breakdowns, strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, and the ability to lead and mentor maintenance technicians and apprentices. You will play a key part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement initiatives, and driving site performance.

Your New Role

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and support a strong site health & safety culture
• Identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive timely closure of safety actions
• Support Risk Assessment (RA) reviews and development of new RAs and COSHH

Maintenance & Operations

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime
• Perform and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize PM schedules and corrective worksAct as the technical point of contact during shift for all maintenance issues
• Manage shift handovers with clear, structured communication

Leadership & Supervision

• Manage shift workload and allocate resources effectively
• Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site and safety standards
• Support performance management, including 1‑to‑1s and development discussions
• Mentor and support maintenance technicians and apprentices

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure actions are fully closed
• Identify CER projects addressing obsolescence and continuous improvement
• Participate in Tier 3 and craft meetings, driving actions and feedback to Maintenance Management
• Conduct 5S walkarounds and maintain visual management boards

Administration & Systems

• Raise parts requisitions and provide technical input to the Maintenance Coordinator
• Use CMMS to record work, PMs, and follow-up actions
• Maintain strong documentation and reporting standards

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or lead maintenance role
• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
• Strong multi‑skilled maintenance background (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience working flexibly across multiple machines and disciplines
• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft applications
• RCA and Lean / CI experience (desirable)