Multi-skilled Maintenance (Team Leader)

Job Summary

We\’re looking for a hands‑on Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Lead to oversee day‑to‑day engineering activities and lead a small team on‑site. You\’ll be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), responding to breakdowns, and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the maintenance team to deliver high‑quality PPMs and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain production and site facilities, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.
• Manage engineering tools, parts, and consumables in line with 5S standards.
• Champion Health and Safety compliance at all times.
• Accurately record maintenance work within the CMMS system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and performance KPIs.

Requirements

• Time‑served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 / ONC (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 3+ years’ maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience with PPM and fault finding.
• Ability to lead and motivate others within a small, multi‑skilled team.
• Strong understanding of AC/DC motors control panels, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Organised and methodical approach with good attention to detail.

Desirable Skills

• Background in glass manufacturing or other heavy industry.
• Basic PLC fault finding.
• Experience with Lean and CI tools such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and RCA.
• IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification.

We\’re recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer that\’s investing heavily in its people, processes, and production capability. You\’ll join a supportive Engineering team that values initiative, teamwork, and reliability, keeping the site running at peak performance through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum plus overtime.
• Company pension and holiday package.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A collaborative team culture where safety, quality, and improvement are top priorities.