Engineering Team Leader/Planner
A global leader in specialty materials, is seeking an Engineering Team Leader/Planner to join their team based at their manufacturing plant in Bolton, Lancashire. You will lead a 3-person engineering team, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. This hands-on role involves planning, resource management, and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and plan daily engineering tasks to meet production KPIs.
- Manage maintenance programs using CMMS (Maintain X).
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement breakdown elimination strategies.
- Track maintenance performance and manage spend, spare parts, and service contracts.
- Oversee contractor management, safety (LOTO), and 5S standards.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Planner, ideally with CMMS software.
- Multi-skilled: 70% mechanical / 30% electrical (Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 4).
- Strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
Desirable:
- Experience in Paper, Printing, Hot Air Systems, Boilers/Combustion.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
What's on Offer:
Competitive benefits including a company pension, health & wellbeing programs, and on-site parking.
