Maintenance Team Lead
Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Manager Location: South Yorkshire Hours: Monday to Friday Days Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 Sector: Recycling & Sustainability We are recruiting for a hands-on Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Manager to join a high-volume recycling operation in South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a key role responsible for leading and developing the site maintenance function. The role is approximately 40% hands-on and 60% office-based, combining leadership responsibilities with practical engineering involvement. Key responsibilities include: • Planning and coordinating work for 2 Maintenance Technicians (1 Mechanical, 1 Electrical) • Supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities • Managing CMMS systems, engineering stores and spare parts • Supervising and coordinating 3rd party contractors • Supporting continuous improvement projects across site • Promoting and maintaining high health & safety standards Although the role is days-based, the site operates 24/7, so occasional call-outs may be required. Typical equipment includes motors, gearboxes, conveyors, rollers and associated processing machinery. We are open to candidates from either a Mechanical or Electrical background. Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial, however we would also welcome applications from experienced Maintenance Engineers looking to step into their first management position. About you: • Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering • Proven experience working within industrial maintenance • Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment • Familiar with CMMS systems and generally computer literate • Fabrication skills or understanding would be advantageous • Experience managing contractors on site Experience within recycling, waste, heavy industry or similar sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly. Sounds good, how do I apply? Option 1: Click the apply button, don't worry if you don't have an up-to-date CV, we can discuss whatever you have to hand. Option 2: Find Morgan Veness on LinkedIn and drop me a message or connection request