Job Description
Posted Thursday 21 August 2025 at 00:00 | Expires Friday 19 September 2025 at 23:59
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Desford team as a Maintenance Team Leader.
The successful candidate will lead the site maintenance team on shift and play an active role in electrical and mechanical maintenance activities. As a maintenance team leader, you will be responsible for leading a team to rectify malfunctions and breakdowns safely, ensuring the continuity and productivity of the plant. The role requires a 100% commitment to a zero-tolerance safety culture and continuous improvement.
Your duties include but are not limited to:
* Lead the shift maintenance team
* Report on shift maintenance activities
* Ensure high standards of health & safety, complying with legislative and company standards
* Deputise for the Shift Manager when necessary
* Ensure proper maintenance reporting through the CMMS system
* Complete Major Breakdown Reports as required
* Lead TPM/PPM activities
* Monitor each stage of the process
* Identify and fit correct spare parts for safe operation
* Rectify stoppages/malfunctions and escalate support when needed
* Follow PPE policies and maintain housekeeping standards
* Report safety issues to management
* Adhere to LOTOTO procedures and lead complex isolations
* Work independently, making decisions for repairs and improvements
* Motivate and lead your team for optimal results
* Possess good knowledge of PLCs, automated equipment, and fault diagnosis on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Understand HMI systems and relate system operation to faults
* Work with modern control systems, sensors, inverters, and safety devices
* Attend specialist training, which may involve overnight stays
* Ensure safety standards and environmental regulations are consistently followed
* Maintain PPE in good condition
* Perform other duties as delegated by management
About You:
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Formal education or qualification in Electrical maintenance
Training Requirements:
* Company online induction
* Apprenticeship
* COSHH, LOTOTO, Working at Heights, Risk assessments, Confined space, Spill, Forklift, Mobile plant, Lifting/slinging, Overhead crane, HAV training
What We Can Offer You:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Life assurance and pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
* Gym benefit and Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Personal development and progression opportunities
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