Elevation Recruitment Group is proud to be working in partnership with a leading food manufacturer based in Rotherham to recruit a talented and experienced Maintenance Lead. Location: Rotherham Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE) Shifts: Monday-Friday – days only. This Maintenance Lead will be responsible for a team of 8 multi-skilled maintenance engineers within a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing facility. This is a pivotal role, providing leadership, strategic direction, and hands-on support to ensure the plant's equipment and systems operate at optimum efficiency. Responsibilities of the Maintenance Lead Oversee and coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities to the highest standards Drive performance improvement through the implementation of Continuous Improvement projects and best practices Apply Root Cause Analysis methodology following significant downtime events Maintain and update maintenance systems for accurate shift reporting and downtime tracking Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to ensure maintenance practices align with OEM guidelines We are keen to speak with Maintenance Leaders with the following: Time-served, qualified engineer (HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent). Strong electrical knowledge, combined with mechanical competence Demonstrated experience leading a team of shift engineers in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to apply CI and RCA methodologies Analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure. Confident using CMMS systems and interpreting performance data to drive improvements. Effective communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion about this Maintenance Lead role, please contact Kerry Hill.