Maintenance Team Leader
Monday to Friday - Days (8am-5pm)
Up to £49,000 + bonus & benefits
Ilminster, Somerset
Commutable from: Yeovil, Crewkerne, Chard, Taunton, South Petherton, Langport
Overview
A hands-on leadership role within a stable, high-performing manufacturing site. We're working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Ilminster that continues to perform strongly year on year. The site benefits from consistent investment, a solid order book, and a clear focus on long-term stability rather than short-term fixes. They are now looking to appoint a Maintenance Team Leader to take responsibility for day-to-day engineering operations, leading the maintenance team and ensuring production equipment runs safely, reliably and efficiently. This is a site-based, hands-on leadership role, suited to someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, supporting engineers directly and keeping standards high.
Responsibilities
* Leading and supporting the site maintenance team, setting daily priorities and allocating work
* Ensuring full engineering cover for breakdowns, PPM and small projects to minimise downtime and waste
* Working closely with the Engineering Manager on capital projects and improvement initiatives
* Driving high standards around health & safety, hygiene and engineering compliance
* Ensuring PPM schedules are planned, completed and reviewed effectively
* Managing shift handovers, daily task boards and CMMS accuracy
* Coordinating contractors, permits to work and safe systems of work
* Carrying out root cause analysis on repeat issues and supporting long-term solutions
* Identifying skills gaps and supporting development within the engineering team
* Providing cover for the Engineering Manager when required
Qualifications
* Experience in a maintenance leadership or senior engineer role within manufacturing or FMCG
* Strong people management and communication skills
* Confident prioritising work in a live production environment
* Good understanding of PPM, reactive maintenance and reliability improvement
* Comfortable working with CMMS systems, KPIs and maintenance planning
* Apprentice trained or formally qualified in mechanical or electrical engineering
* (HNC or Degree level desirable, not essential)
* A calm, practical leadership style with the confidence to challenge and improve standards
Benefits
* 33 days holiday per annum
* Company bonus scheme
* Life assurance
* Company pension scheme
* Company sick pay scheme
* Training and development provided
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Free hot drinks on site
* Free fruit and vegetables
* On-site vending facilities
* Free on-site parking
Interested?
This is a key leadership role within a financially stable, well-run manufacturing site that values its engineering function and invests in its people. If you're a Maintenance Team Leader (or a Senior Engineer ready to step up) and want a long-term, days-based role with real ownership, apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion before applying.
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