Maintenance Engineer Team Leader Permanent | Manufacturing / Maintenance Engineering Bela Recruitment is currently hiring a Maintenance Engineer Team Leader to join a successful and growing manufacturing business in Downpatrick, Co. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Team Leader, Lead Engineer or Senior Maintenance Engineer looking for a well-paid position with responsibility for both people and plant. You'll lead a team of Shift Engineers, helping ensure production machinery and site equipment operate safely and reliably, while reducing breakdowns and production downtime. This is still very much an engineering job – you'll need strong hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience alongside the ability to lead, organise and support an engineering team. Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will: Lead and support the Shift Engineering / Maintenance team. Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance (PPM) across plant and production machinery. Carry out and support fault finding, problem solving and repairs to minimise downtime. Support engineers during machinery breakdowns and more complex maintenance issues. Develop maintenance schedules and ensure planned work is completed. Coordinate the installation of new plant and machinery. Manage and coordinate external engineering and maintenance contractors. Ensure maintenance logs, schedules and engineering records are completed accurately. Report major breakdowns, recurring faults, repairs and machine downtime. Ensure maintenance work meets Health & Safety, quality, insurance and ISO requirements. Work closely with Production, Operations and the wider Engineering team to improve equipment reliability and plant performance. Support the Engineering Manager and Operations Director with engineering projects and improvements. Around 5+ years' engineering / maintenance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience. Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and steam equipment. Previous experience leading, supervising or supporting Maintenance / Shift Engineers. Strong planning, organisation and communication skills. The ability to prioritise breakdowns, planned maintenance and engineering workloads in a busy production environment. Engineering Team Leader | Maintenance Team Leader | Engineering Supervisor | Maintenance Supervisor | Lead Engineer | Senior Maintenance Engineer | Shift Engineer | Engineering Shift Leader and be ready for your next move. Plus an excellent benefits package including: Private healthcare Pension scheme Subsidised canteen Free breakfast option Free food products Retail discount cards Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Learning & development opportunities Training Academy Long Service Awards If you're an experienced Engineering Team Leader, Maintenance Team Leader, Engineering Supervisor, Lead Engineer or Senior Maintenance Engineer living within travelling distance of Downpatrick, Ballynahinch, Newcastle, Castlewellan, Saintfield, Crossgar, Carryduff or the surrounding Co. If you're currently a Senior Maintenance / Shift Engineer and feel you're ready to step into a leadership position, I'd also be interested in speaking with you. Contact me directly for a confidential discussion about the company, engineering team, shift pattern and opportunity.
Engineering Maintenance Supervisor & Team Leader (perm) in Ballynahinch employer: Bela Recruitment
Bela Recruitment is an exceptional employer located in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and innovation. With strong marketing budgets and a commitment to career development, this company provides a supportive environment for marketing professionals to thrive, alongside attractive benefits such as enhanced annual leave, flexible working options, and comprehensive health programmes.
