Maintenance Team Lead - Central Employment Agency (North East) Limited : Job Details

Maintenance Team Leader

Central Employment are proudly representing our prestigious Engineering client, based in Gateshead, by recruiting a permanent Maintenance Team Lead, to join their organisation! If you are an experience Maintenance Team Leader/Supervisor, with a background within heavy engineering or within a foundry environment and looking for your next career move apply now for an immediate response!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, providing 24/7 support for efficiency in quality and dispatch.
• Collaborate with purchasing managers to strengthen supplier relationships.
• Achieve maintenance targets and monitor system KPIs.
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions for plant issues.
• Report weekly and monthly performance, including variance analysis and action plans.
• Support team objectives and manage maintenance expenses to optimize costs and quality.

Person Specification:

• HNC in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Engineering or equivalent with relevant qualifications.
• Experience within a heavy engineering or foundry environment is essential for this position.
• Extensive mechanical/electrical engineering experience, preferably in sheet metal.
• Minimum 5 years in people management and team leadership.
• Experience in subcontract environments and proficiency in reading technical drawings.
• Knowledgeable in procurement, maintenance, and Health & Safety best practices.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.

Benefits:

• Bonus: Up to 25% based on personal and company performance (non-contractual).
• Pension: 5% company contribution.
• Healthcare: Bupa PHC & Medicash Cash Plan.
• Holidays: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays (26 after 5 years).
• Sick Pay: One month.
• Life Assurance: £50,000 death in service benefit.