At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a maintenance team to ensure smooth operations and quick responses to breakdowns.
- Company: Join TE Connectivity, a leader in creating a safer and more connected world.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on innovation and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in a supervisory maintenance role with strong electrical and mechanical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Join TE Connectivity’s Maintenance Team supporting a high‑volume Manufacturing Facility, producing wire and cable products and compounds for wire and cable manufacturing for global distribution. This is a hands‑on supervisory role, requiring rapid response to breakdowns, strong electrical and mechanical fault‑finding, and the ability to lead and mentor maintenance technicians and apprentices. You will play a key part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement initiatives, and driving site performance.
Your New Role
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote and support a strong site health & safety culture
- Identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive timely closure of safety actions
- Support Risk Assessment (RA) reviews and development of new RAs and COSHH
- Maintenance & Operations
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime
- Perform and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing
- Plan, coordinate, and prioritize PM schedules and corrective works
- Act as the technical point of contact during shift for all maintenance issues
- Manage shift handovers with clear, structured communication
- Leadership & Supervision
- Manage shift workload and allocate resources effectively
- Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site and safety standards
- Support performance management, including 1‑to‑1s and development discussions
- Mentor and support maintenance technicians and apprentices
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure actions are fully closed
- Identify CER projects addressing obsolescence and continuous improvement
- Participate in Tier 3 and craft meetings, driving actions and feedback to Maintenance Management
- Conduct 5S walkarounds and maintain visual management boards
- Administration & Systems
- Raise parts requisitions and provide technical input to the Maintenance Coordinator
- Use CMMS to record work, PMs, and follow-up actions
- Maintain strong documentation and reporting standards
What Your Background Should Look Like
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or lead maintenance role
- Completed apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience
- Strong multi‑skilled maintenance background (electrical & mechanical)
- Experience working flexibly across multiple machines and disciplines
- Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft applications
- RCA and Lean / CI experience (desirable)
Maintenance team leader in Swindon employer: TE Connectivity
At TE Connectivity, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a Maintenance Team Leader in our high-volume manufacturing facility, you will benefit from a strong commitment to health and safety, alongside opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and continuous improvement initiatives. Join us in creating a safer, sustainable world while enjoying the advantages of working with a diverse team dedicated to excellence.
