Maintenance Team Leader

Exciting Opportunity: Maintenance Engineering Team Leader
Location: Commutable from Tamworth
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are proud to be representing a leading food manufacturer in their search for a Maintenance Engineering Team Leader. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving business, where you'll be responsible for leading a team of skilled engineers in a state-of-the-art facility that supplies top retailers across the UK.
Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership role within a respected and growing company. The business is committed to investing in both its technology and its people, providing you with the chance to make a real impact while developing your own skills.
What's on Offer:

• Competitive Salary plus participation in a company-wide bonus scheme.
• Excellent Benefits: Life Assurance (three times basic salary), access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including a remote GP service and 24/7 helpline), and employee discount schemes.
• Annual Leave: A generous allowance that increases with service, with the option to purchase additional holidays.
• Personal Development: Tailored training and development to support your career progression.
• Other Perks: Recognition awards, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to nearby areas.

Shift Pattern:

• Panama shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (7am-7pm & 7pm-7am).

The Role:

As the Maintenance Engineering Team Leader, you'll work closely with the Maintenance Manager to oversee daily operations, managing a team of engineers and ensuring that machinery and equipment are kept in optimal working condition. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of production through effective breakdown response, maintenance scheduling, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of maintenance engineers, fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance activities, including the prioritisation of resources in a fast-paced production environment.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to machinery breakdowns, minimising downtime.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and factory start-up testing.
• Manage external contractors and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive hands-on technical experience, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• A recognised time-served apprenticeship or relevant qualifications in either mechanical or electrical engineering (minimum NVQ Level 3).
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems and PPM.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, electrical, and inverter/PC systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise resources effectively.

Next Steps:

If you're an experienced engineer looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to lead a talented team within a fast-paced and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Don't miss your chance to join this forward-thinking company and be part of their exciting growth journey.

Important: Unfortunately, our client cannot provide visa sponsorship for this role. You must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.