Team Leader

DX Network Services; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider located in Exeter seeks an experienced engineer to manage the maintenance team. Responsibilities include electric and mechanical repairs, ensuring safety compliance, and conducting training programs. The role demands proven supervisory experience, a strong safety culture, and effective communication skills. Join us to lead and innovate in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching and mentoring maintenance team.
• Proven supervisory skills and equipment management.
• Maintaining safety standards and regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of the engineering maintenance team.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical repairs on factory equipment.
• Ensure completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance.

Skills

Team management

Coaching and mentoring

Communication

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Education

Time served engineer or equivalent in mechanical or electrical

Tools

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver achievement through effective performance management of the engineering maintenance team using coaching, mentoring, and communication.
• Liaise with individuals and management using an open and communicative approach to gain buy-in and promote a learning, innovative, and continuously improving culture.
• Ensure all maintenance team members are fully cross‑trained and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge.
• Electrically and mechanically maintain and repair all factory equipment.
• Electrically and mechanically maintain and repair all site support and ancillary equipment (e.g., chillers, compressors, sprinklers).
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) is properly scheduled and completed on all factory equipment.
• Carry out electrical installation work, inspection, and testing according to 17th edition regulations (BS1761).
• Keep the engineering workshop clean, safe, and well‑organised.
• Implement and maintain 5S systems and shadow boards across the engineering department and site.
• Attend monthly Problem Resolution Meetings.
• Participate in and lead electrical, mechanical, and other site projects, including engineering and maintenance activities.
• Maintain sufficient electrical and mechanical spares and consumables on site for all factory machinery.
• Ensure a strong safety culture within the team and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Carry out calibration and maintain records for temperature controllers, width detectors, tension towers, etc.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices are always followed.
• Report any Health & Safety issues to Supervisors or Management.
• Plan and manage holidays and call‑out coverage within the Maintenance team to ensure optimal site coverage.
• Assist with people development and upskilling by creating and delivering appropriate training programmes.

Qualifications

• Time served or equivalent engineer with either a mechanical or electrical bias.
• Proven experience working in a supervisory, off‑the‑tools capacity – responsible for ordering tools and equipment, managing stock levels, coordinating suppliers, and ensuring all materials required for maintenance tasks are available.