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Maintenance Engineering Team Leader

Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Maintenance Engineering Team Leader role is based in Taunton, Somerset, with a salary of £48,000.
  • The position requires proven team leadership experience, particularly in a manufacturing environment.
  • Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications or equivalent experience, with a strong multi-skilled engineering background preferred.
  • Key responsibilities include leading a team of engineers, ensuring effective maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme, healthcare plan, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Role: Maintenance Engineering Team LeaderShift: PanamaPay: £48,000Location: Taunton, Somerset

Are you a highly skilled multi-skilled Engineer with team leadership experience, looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact? Yolk Recruitment is thrilled to be recruiting for an Maintenance Team Leader near Taunton. This is your chance to join a FMCG/Consumer Goods manufacturer who work with global leaders in their field, offering a role packed with various opportunities, and rewards.

This is what you'll be doing:

As an Engineering Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of operations across the site. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and coordinating a small team of engineers across 24/7 shifts to maintain optimal equipment performance.
  • Ensuring planned preventative maintenance is carried out effectively, minimising downtime.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues, including PLC systems and automated machinery.
  • Proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to ensure seamless production.
  • Coaching and mentoring apprentices, fostering skill development within your team.
  • Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, driving both safety and efficiency.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Strong multi-skilled engineering expertise, with an electrical bias preferred.
  • Proven team leadership experience, particularly within a manufacturing environment.
  • Compex training is highly desirable but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

And this is what you'll get in return:

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Company pension scheme with contributions up to 7%.
  • Personal Healthcare Cash Plan.
  • Competitive annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including a designated Christmas break).
  • Access to a staff shop with discounted products. As well as other dscounts such as discounted cinema tickets, tech purchase scheme, and shopping discounts all via an employee portal.
  • On-site subsidised canteen.
  • Corporate gym membership and cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Free car parking on-site.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a highly motivated multi-skilled Engineer with the ability to lead and inspire a team, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. For further details, contact Liam Reid on

Please note: while we strive to contact all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 7 days of applying, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.