Maintenance Team Leader
Location:
Wellingborough
Hours -
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 (On-call duties required)
Contract Type -
Full-time, Permanent
Salary -
£55,000
My client is looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Supervisor to manage and lead our on-site engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring that all machinery and ancillary equipment are running efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. You will play a key part in the site's operational success by planning, coordinating and driving maintenance activities while leading a high-performing engineering team.
You'll report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with cross-functional departments, contractors, and group engineering to ensure compliance, project delivery, and maintenance excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the site Engineering Team with a hands-on, proactive approach to achieving high performance.
* Manage daily team activities and individual performance in line with company policies.
* Plan and oversee all site maintenance work, including coordination with contractors.
* Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and group Engineering to plan and implement best practices.
* Drive effective use of the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) across the site and wider group.
* Serve as the escalation point for out-of-hours breakdowns.
* Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards, company procedures, and maintenance protocols.
* Play an active role in risk reduction, especially in managing foreign body risks and maintenance post-redressers.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support team development.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
* Must have worked in a FMCG or food factory previously
* Proven experience leading an engineering or maintenance team in a fast-paced environment.
* Formal engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship or degree in engineering).
* Excellent communication, leadership, and delegation skills.
* Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational ability.
* Health & Safety certified, with a solid understanding of safety procedures and risk management.
* Able to allocate resources effectively and deliver under pressure.
Desirable
* IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
* Continuous improvement / Lean experience.
* Familiarity with CMMS and computer-based financial or maintenance systems.
* Coaching and mentoring experience.
* Presentation and reporting skills.