Job Description

We are looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to lead a team of maintenance technicians to safely deliver the maintenance of assets and equipment across our manufacturing facilities in line safety and quality standards, maximising asset life and availability.

About the Role

As Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of skilled maintenance technicians, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable operation of our manufacturing assets. You will champion best practices, continuous improvement and drive a proactive approach to asset reliability and performance. We empower our Team Leaders to create an environment of collaboration, learning and accountability, supporting both individual and team development.

Main Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and develop a team of maintenance professionals to achieve high levels of engagement and operational excellence. Ensure all maintenance activities are performed safely, in line with company and legal requirements. Oversee planned, preventative and corrective maintenance, optimising asset durability and minimising downtime. Identify and implement maintenance improvements using Lean, reliability-centred and data-driven methodologies. Prioritise maintenance tasks in collaboration with production, engineering and EHS teams to support business needs. Foster a culture of open communication, continuous improvement and high-performance within your team. Maintain accurate records of maintenance work using our digital systems to enable analysis and future planning.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

Proven experience in a maintenance or engineering role within manufacturing, processing, or industrial environments. Awareness of best practice safety, environmental and quality systems. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a diverse team, handling performance, training and coaching needs. Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to analyse issues and drive root cause resolution. Excellent communication, organisational and collaboration skills. A recognised qualification in Engineering (e.g. apprenticeship, HNC, HND or equivalent) IT literate, comfortable using maintenance management systems and digital tools. Prior exposure to Lean maintenance, Kaizen, or reliability-centred maintenance is an advantage.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials - from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.


With over 40 years' experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.


Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.


We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.


As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators ... individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.


Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.


Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.


We are proud to be recognised as a 'Disability Confident' employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by 'The Sunday Times' not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!


As well as being recognised as one of the

'Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector' by The London Stock Exchange

: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.


We're also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.


Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:


The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.


We are always here to help provide any 'reasonable adjustments' you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.


We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that's right for you, right from the start!


That email is:

enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all

sections of the community.