On-site Maintenance Team Lead – Safety & Reliability

HBHR; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemring Countermeasures is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to take ownership of the shift maintenance team and keep the Salisbury site operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

You will lead a team of skilled engineers, drive maintenance performance, champion safety standards and support continuous improvement of critical manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on, leadership role in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship (ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• At least 5 years’ experience in a mechanical, electrical or automated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machinery safety principles.
• Understanding of Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• COMPEX certification (Gas & Dust).
• Multi-skilled engineering background.
• Knowledge of ESD precautions.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of Maintenance Engineers.
• Managing performance, attendance, training and competency development.
• Supervising planned, reactive and project maintenance activities.
• Coordinating resources to support production priorities.
• Working with Planning and Reliability teams to improve asset performance.
• Acting as an authorised Permit Issuer and overseeing contractor activities.
• Championing health, safety and environmental standards.
• Supporting shutdowns, improvement projects and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Maintenance planning

Safety standards

Multi-skilled engineering

Microsoft Office

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (ONC, NVQ Level 3)

Tools

COMPEX cert

MS Office

Job description

Chemring Countermeasures is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to take ownership of the shift maintenance team and keep the Salisbury site operating safely, efficiently and reliably.

You will lead a team of skilled engineers, drive maintenance performance, champion safety standards and support continuous improvement of critical manufacturing assets. This is a hands-on, leadership role in a fast-paced plant environment.