Maintenance Team Leader - FMCG in Branston

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire a skilled Maintenance Team Lead for their flagship site in Burton-On-Trent. This role involves leading a team of skilled engineers, ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in-line with the onsite service level agreements along with ensuring all KPI’s are being met by the maintenance team. The team will be maintaining and optimizing state-of-the-art machinery to ensure seamless operations at the distribution facility.

Shift Pattern: Panama Schedule 6am – 6pm/6pm – 6am (Rotating every 2 weeks between days and nights)

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing maintenance and PPM schedules utilizing a CMMS, aiming for over 90% utilization across the facility.
• Attend meetings with the onsite customer and key stakeholders along with communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization and customer environments.
• Chair daily meetings to ensure maintenance tasks are allocated correctly in line with the team size per shift.
• Coordinate a team of engineers for allocation of all planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Perform mechanical disassembly and reassembly tasks, basic field wiring, equipment calibration, and system testing when required.
• Complete reactive repairs within set timeframes to minimize downtime when required.
• Conduct servicing and repairs of installed products, taking hands-on ownership of issues to achieve swift resolutions.
• Interpret electrical schematics and work confidently with 415V motor controls.
• Prioritize health and safety by conducting thorough risk assessments.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical skills, including the ability to read and follow assembly drawings.
• Follow setup instructions, assembly guides, and checklists with precision.
• Display exceptional attention to detail and follow-up capabilities.
• Understand and work with control systems.

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Qualification at NVQ/BTEC/ONC/C&G Level 3 in Electro-Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods and technologies.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and their functionality.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics is an advantage.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using CMMS systems and managing engineering inventory.
• A qualification equivalent to HNC/HND is preferred but not essential.

Desirable Attributes:

• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical diagrams.
• Familiarity with 415V motor controls and understanding of PLC systems.
• Awareness of health and safety standards, including conducting risk assessments.
• Customer-oriented approach with effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and participate in training programs, including potential travel within Europe.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contributions of up to 6%.
• Comprehensive private healthcare coverage, including optical, dental, and hearing benefits.
• Life insurance for added financial security.
• Health care cashback scheme, covering private medical excess costs.
• Access to a benefits portal offering lifestyle discounts and training resources.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Ride-to-Work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.
• Referral program with rewards for recommending new hires.
• Employee of the Quarter awards to recognize outstanding contributions.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.