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Job Description - Maintenance team leader


At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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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