Engineering Team Leader/Planner

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.