Maintenance Team Lead
Belfast
Monday to Friday Days Role
Salary Approx. £45,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a leading manufacturing business. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and managing best-practice maintenance strategies to maximise machine output, improve efficiency, and minimise production downtime. The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and develop a small team of maintenance engineers through effective performance management and succession planning
Create and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on plant performance, reliability and efficiency
Develop and manage a structured preventative maintenance programme across all site equipment and machinery
Manage critical spare parts inventory and maintenance stock control systems
Oversee day-to-day maintenance activities, facilities repairs, and equipment reliability projects
Maintain and develop a comprehensive asset management system for all plant and machinery
Ensure maintenance processes support quality, compliance, and audit requirements
Ensure all equipment and maintenance practices comply with current health, safety, and legislative requirements
Requirements
Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role
Engineering qualification or time-served apprenticeship
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to lead engineering teams and provide direction across maintenance functions
Experience implementing preventative maintenance systems, TPM programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives