Maintenance Team Leader

360 Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader for a manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading a team of engineers, managing schedules, and ensuring production performance. Candidates should have experience in team leadership and a background in manufacturing. Relevant training such as IOSH or LEAN is desired.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team.
• Background in manufacturing (food industry experience is a plus).
• Good people and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Engineers.
• Organise work, manage team schedules, and handle issues.
• Run effective daily team meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant training (e.g. IOSH, LEAN, or ILM Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Team Leader • 4 on / 4 off (days) • Food / Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Engineers, setting clear goals and expectations
• Organise work, manage team schedules, and handle any issues like absences or complaints following company policies
• Offer guidance and help to the team with day-to-day problems
• Run effective daily team meetings (DMS)
• Keep track of key processes and make sure records are accurate and up to date
• Look for ways to improve production performance and efficiency
• Support safety, quality, and environmental standards on site

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading a team
• Background in manufacturing (food industry experience is a plus)
• Good people and team management skills
• Able to plan, stay organised, and work well under pressure
• Relevant training (e.g. IOSH, LEAN, or ILM Level 3)