Maintenance Team Leader - FMCG
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Up to £58,000 per annum
Days - Monday to Friday


Join a Market-Leading FMCG Manufacturer!
Are you a driven and hands-on Maintenance Team Leader with a background in fast-paced manufacturing? Do you thrive on reducing downtime, driving performance, and leading engineering teams from the front? If so, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
We are partnering with a well-established FMCG business in Stonehouse, currently undergoing major investment in automation and process improvement. They are seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to take ownership of daily engineering activities on site - leading a team, improving asset reliability, and supporting continuous improvement projects.


Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and coordinate a team of multi-skilled engineers on a daily basis


*Drive a proactive maintenance culture focused on uptime, reliability, and safety


*Oversee and improve PPM schedules and ensure effective reactive maintenance


*Act as the link between engineering and production, ensuring priorities are aligned


*Support CAPEX projects, machinery upgrades, and CI initiatives


*Mentor and develop engineers, driving technical excellence across the team


*Ensure compliance with all health & safety, food safety, and engineering standards


*Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, root cause analysis, and KPIs




What We’re Looking For:
*Time-served or qualified Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled)


*Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an FMCG, food, or high-speed manufacturing environment


*Strong fault-finding skills and hands-on knowledge of automated production equipment


*Excellent communication and team management skills


*A passion for continuous improvement, lean principles, and developing people


*Confident working under pressure in a fast-moving production environment




What’s on Offer:
Salary up to £58,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday - Days only (no shifts!)
A modern manufacturing site with investment in automation
Supportive leadership team and strong progression opportunities
Training & development plans tailored to you
Benefits including pension, holiday, and company perks
If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.
For further details contact Kieran at Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme.
You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply please see our website for further details.