At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers to maintain and repair high-speed automated machinery.
- Company: Join a family-owned dairy with a rich history and commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a pension plan, and competitive salary with call-out allowances.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and excellent career growth opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
- Qualifications: Must have an electrical apprenticeship and experience with high-speed machinery.
The predicted salary is between 47385 - 48185 £ per year.
Salary: £47,385.52
Company Information: Established in 1938, they are one of the UK’s leading independent, family‑owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first‑class customer service. Main products are – Milk, butters and spreads, eggs, cheese, yoghurt, and various other dairy products.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Engineering Manager in delivering departmental goals
- Supervise, train and mentor Engineers, utilising team skills effectively
- Coordinate and deliver planned preventative maintenance schedules
- Repair and test electrical and mechanical plant equipment
- Lead effective fault finding and resolution for high-speed automated machinery
- Assist with departmental paperwork, records and compliance requirements
- Mentor Apprenticeship candidates as appropriate
- Deputise for the Engineering Manager and cover for Engineers when required
Requirements
- Minimum of an electrical-based apprenticeship qualification – essential
- Experience of high-speed machinery in FMCG or a similar production environment – essential
- Strong electrical fault‑finding skills – essential
- Experience working with automated machinery – essential
- Previous supervisory or people management experience – essential
- Self‑motivated with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to foster good working relationships
- Flexible approach to shifts and deadlines, delivering a high standard of work
Salary/Shift Pattern
- Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6am – 1:45pm and Saturday, 6am – 1:45pm
- Week 2: Monday to Friday, 13.45pm – 9.45pm
- One in 6 call‑out rota
- Participate in equipment breakdown call‑out rota
- Call out rota is roughly one week in six.
- Retainer of £100.00 for the week on call.
- £50.00 one‑off payment per call out.
- Hourly rate once clocked in = £22.26
- £800 standby call‑out allowance for the year
Salary: £47,385.52 + Standby allowance = £48,185.52
Benefits
- Holidays: 30 days holiday
- Pension Plan: Up to 4% from Employee and 4% from Employer
If this role is of interest please press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy.
Maintenance Team Leader in Tewkesbury employer: Kingston Barnes Ltd
At Kingston Barnes Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in Tewkesbury. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through mentorship opportunities for apprentices and a competitive benefits package, including 30 days of holiday and standby allowances, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering maintenance.
