Senior Maintenance Lead
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior role with real leadership responsibility and influence in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
About the Role
You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to lead a team of multi-skilled engineers across continental shifts. Your key responsibilities include prioritising maintenance support, ensuring maximum equipment uptime, and driving a proactive approach to both preventative maintenance and fault resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and manage the shift engineering team (including apprentices)
* Prioritise and coordinate response to equipment breakdowns across production lines
* Oversee preventative maintenance schedules using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
* Evaluate and implement improvements in maintenance processes and procedures
Critical Success Factors:
* Time-served engineering apprenticeship with HNC/HND or equivalent qualification
* Recent experience in a similar role within manufacturing
* Strong electro-mechanical and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting experience
* Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
Benefits: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of food production.