Maintenance Engineer Team Leader

About the job

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Team Leader

Location: Tarleton, Lancashire

Salary: £45,000 per year

Job type: Permanent, Full-time.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Bryans Salads Ltd is a third-generation family business based in the rural moss lands of Tarleton, Lancashire. We specialize in washed, ready-to-eat sliced lettuce and salad leaves, as well as high-quality ready-to-cook vegetable packs and salad bowls for the catering and food service industries.

With over 20 years of operation, we have experienced rapid growth, and our dedicated team works year-round to ensure the freshest products reach our customers. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer Team Leader to join our team.

The Role:

As Maintenance Engineer Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of our production machinery while leading and supporting a team of engineers. You will be responsible for overseeing maintenance activities, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth production processes in adherence to legislative, HSE, and company standards.

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both technical expertise and the ability to manage and motivate a team.

What We Offer:

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (average 42 hours per week)
• Overtime opportunities available
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Free on-site car parking
• Training & development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the maintenance team to ensure production downtime is minimized
• Carrying out mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance, setting, and repair tasks
• Troubleshooting and resolving breakdowns efficiently
• Implementing and supporting continuous improvement activities to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Assisting in equipment improvements, maximizing production output, and enhancing safety
• Providing training to operators and maintenance staff to develop multi-skilled teams

What We're Looking For:

• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineer
• Ideally, Level 3 qualified in engineering
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable
• Experience in food production maintenance is beneficial but not a requirement

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company with a strong team culture and a commitment to innovation and quality. If you're a skilled maintenance engineer with leadership experience, we want to hear from you!

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Test and Inspection Engineer Lead, Electrical Engineer Manager, Lead Electrician, Multi Skilled Electrical Technician, Lead Technician, Lead Field Service Electrician, Lead Service Engineer, may also be considered for this role.