Job: Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical or Mechanical)
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Location: Accrington
Salary: £52,000
Holidays: 33 days a year
Shifts: Monday - Friday Double Days (6-2 / 2/10)
You will be required to work 1 in every 6 weekends with the following Monday and Tuesday off as rest days -
Saturday 6:00am - 2:00pm and Sunday 7:00am - 3:00pm
Are you an experienced Maintenance Team Leader looking to join a food manufacturing company based in Accrington? Ideally you have experience managing a team of engineers will have worked within a fast-paced manufacturing environment such as food or FMCG and will play a key part in minimising downtime, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.
We are looking for a Team Leader with a proven track record in FMCG or Food Manufacturing to head up our shift engineering team. This isn't just a desk job, currently 70% of the role is hands on with the remaining 30% being office based. It's a role for a proactive leader who knows how to keep high-speed lines running while developing a talented team. We are looking for at least 2 years of experience managing engineers within a Food or FMCG environment. You understand the pressure of 'line down' situations and a knowledge mof food safety standards. You know how to motivate a shift team, manage handovers, and handle performance with a fair, consistent approach. Team Leaders will have a Multi-skilled background (Elec/Mech) with a solid understanding of high-speed packaging machinery, conveyors, and food-grade compliance. xsngvjr Experience of 'root cause' to prevent repeat failures.
Daily Duties:
* Perform planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site
* Deploying jobs to engineers to get the best out the team
* Quickly diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime
* Collaborate with the engineering team to drive improvements that enhance machine performance and reliability
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards at all times
* Accurately document all maintenance work and ensure records are kept up to date
* Provide support for capital projects, new installations, and equipment upgrades as required
Ideal Candidate:
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent - Ideally apprentice trained
* Experience with electrical & Mechanical maintenance - FMCG/food manufacturing
* Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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