Maintenance team leader

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Maintenance team leader

7/10/26

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

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