Plant Maintenance & TPM Team Lead

CHEP UK Ltd.; Pontefract; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Private healthcare (single cover)

Flexible working

25 days holiday + statutory holidays

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

CHEP UK Ltd. in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Maintenance Team Manager to lead the engineering function at our Pontefract Service Centre.

You will drive TPM-based maintenance, ensure safe and efficient plant performance, and manage an on-site team of twelve technicians in a fast-paced automated environment. Key duties include overseeing PPM programs, budget control, and CMMS data integrity, while coordinating with capex projects and on-site contractors to improve asset reliability and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading maintenance or engineering teams in manufacturing.
• Strong technical background in electrical discipline.
• Experience in automated plants with PLC-controlled systems.
• Track record embedding TPM or reliability-based maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a twelve-person Maintenance Technicians team with high capability and accountability.
• Embed and enhance the Engineering TPM Maintenance Strategy to shift from reactive to proactive maintenance.
• Manage breakdowns and planned maintenance using internal and external resources.
• Develop and deliver a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program ensuring compliance.
• Drive equipment reliability through standard procedures and performance monitoring.
• Manage engineering data systems and ensure CMMS data integrity.
• Support engineering and capex projects including installation and commissioning of new automated equipment.
• Own maintenance budgets and control material spend on site.
• Manage contractors on site per safety and legal requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, ensuring Health, Safety & Environmental standards.

Skills

Change Leadership

Coaching

Collaboration

Data Analysis

PLC experience

Electrical controls

Education

Level 3 engineering apprenticeship (mechanical/electrical)

HNC/HND / NVQ4 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

CHEP UK Ltd. in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, is seeking a Maintenance Team Manager to lead the engineering function at our Pontefract Service Centre.

You will drive TPM-based maintenance, ensure safe and efficient plant performance, and manage an on-site team of twelve technicians in a fast-paced automated environment. Key duties include overseeing PPM programs, budget control, and CMMS data integrity, while coordinating with capex projects and on-site contractors to improve asset reliability and