Mechanical Team Leader - Works Services

Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Manager Location: Hours: Monday to Friday Days Recycling & Sustainability We are recruiting for a hands-on Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Manager to join a high-volume recycling operation in South Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, this is a key role responsible for leading and developing the site maintenance function. The role is approximately 40% hands-on and 60% office-based, combining leadership responsibilities with practical engineering involvement. Planning and coordinating work for 2 Maintenance Technicians (1 Mechanical, 1 Electrical) • Supporting both reactive and planned maintenance activities • Supervising and coordinating 3rd party contractors • Supporting continuous improvement projects across site • We are open to candidates from either a Mechanical or Electrical background. Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial, however we would also welcome applications from experienced Maintenance Engineers looking to step into their first management position. Apprentice trained or qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering • Proven experience working within industrial maintenance • Comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial environment • Familiar with CMMS systems and generally computer literate • Experience managing contractors on site Experience within recycling, waste, heavy industry or similar sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.