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 worksAct 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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