Maintenance team leader

Job Overview

Join TE Connectivity’s Maintenance Team supporting a high‑volume Manufacturing Facility, producing wire and cable products and compounds for wire and cable manufacturing for global distribution.

This is a hands-on supervisory role, requiring rapid response to breakdowns, strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding, and the ability to lead and mentor maintenance technicians and apprentices. You will play a key part in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement initiatives, and driving site performance.

Your new role:

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote and support a strong site health & safety culture


• Identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive timely closure of safety actions


• Support Risk Assessment (RA) reviews and development of new RAs and COSHH

Maintenance & Operations

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns, minimizing downtime


• Perform and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine servicing


• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize PM schedules and corrective works


• Act as the technical point of contact during shift for all maintenance issues


• Manage shift handovers with clear, structured communication

Leadership & Supervision

• Manage shift workload and allocate resources effectively


• Supervise contractors and ensure adherence to site and safety standards


• Support performance management, including 1‑to‑1s and development discussions


• Mentor and support maintenance technicians and apprentices

Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure actions are fully closed


• Identify CER projects addressing obsolescence and continuous improvement


• Participate in Tier 3 and craft meetings, driving actions and feedback to Maintenance Management


• Conduct 5S walkarounds and maintain visual management boards

Administration & Systems

• Raise parts requisitions and provide technical input to the Maintenance Coordinator


• Use CMMS to record work, PMs, and follow-up actions


• Maintain strong documentation and reporting standards

What your background should look like

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory or lead maintenance role


• Completed apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience


• Strong multi-skilled maintenance background (electrical & mechanical)


• Experience working flexibly across multiple machines and disciplines


• Proficient with CMMS and Microsoft applications


• RCA and Lean / CI experience (desirable)

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