_{20th October, 2025}

Maintenance Lead & Production Support
Location: Wallsend
Salary: £45,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? We’re looking for a Maintenance professional to join a dynamic team, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.
  
What You’ll Do:
As Maintenance Lead, you’ll play a key role in keeping our facilities and equipment operating efficiently. You’ll work closely with the operations team to:

• Oversee maintenance activities and ensure reliability across site infrastructure.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes and resource usage.
• Lead repair and enhancement projects, coordinating internal teams and external contractors.
• Develop KPIs and performance metrics to monitor and improve maintenance effectiveness.
• Champion change, innovation, and operational excellence across the team.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced in maintenance coordination or engineering within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Skilled in team leadership and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Practical understanding of maintenance planning, reliability analysis, and preventative strategies.
• Ideally holds a technical qualification (HNC, HND, or equivalent) and has at least 3 years’ experience in a relevant role.

Why Apply?

• Be part of a collaborative, performance-driven team.
• Opportunities to lead projects from start to finish.
• Continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.
• Make a real impact by improving efficiency, safety, and reliability.

If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply:
Contact Lewis Phillips on either lphillips@versorecruitment.com or 01582 369359.

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