Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

JS Energy; Województwo wielkopolskie; On-site; PLN 211,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Poland seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to oversee and enhance the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong technical knowledge of machinery, and proficiency in maintenance KPIs. Responsibilities include organizing maintenance activities and implementing continuous improvement strategies. A valid SEP certification is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing a maintenance team.
• Experience with lubricants, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of HSE practices and work permits.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise, and develop the maintenance team.
• Plan and supervise maintenance activities.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Proficient in maintenance KPIs

Strong technical knowledge of production machinery design

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Good command of English

Education

University degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, organise, and develop the maintenance team
• Provide technical support to team members
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Ensure high equipment availability and reliability
• Implement Continuous Improvement and maintenance strategies such as TPM and predictive maintenance
• Analyse breakdowns and drive root cause elimination
• Optimise spare parts management processes
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards

Requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in managing a maintenance team
• Proficient in maintenance KPIs, equipment lifecycle and spare parts management
• Strong technical knowledge of production machinery design and operation
• Good knowledge of technical drawings and CAD tools
• Strong knowledge of lubrication, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment: bearings, couplings, gearboxes
• Experience working with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System)
• Lead or participate in equipment improvement and implementation projects
• Familiarity with Kaizen/Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of HSE practices, work permits, and LOTO procedures
• Excellent diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Valid SEP certification for voltages above 1 kV – Group 1: Supervision and Operation