Maintenance Team Leader

  • Rubicon Recruitment
  • Stalbridge, Dorset
  • Apr 09, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Maintenance Team Leader Sturminster Newton Up to £37,000

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys leading from the front and keeping production moving?

This Maintenance Team Leader role offers long-term stability, technical challenge, and real influence on day-to-day operations.

As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will benefit from:

  • Quarterly bonus scheme
  • 28 days holiday rising by one day for every year of service
  • Opportunity to progress

As a Maintenance Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:

  • Supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the maintenance team
  • Allocating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure deadlines are met
  • Leading fault finding, diagnostics, and complex mechanical and electrical repairs
  • Ensuring planned preventative maintenance schedules are followed and documented
  • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality across the site

As a Maintenance Team Leader, your experience will include:

  • Proven experience in machine maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising engineers or technicians
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)

This Maintenance Team Leader position would suit someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a structured environment, and takes ownership of both technical standards and team performance.

If you re ready to take the next step in your career and establish yourself as a trusted Maintenance Team Leader, we d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Josh at Rubicon for more information.