At Victrex, we enable transformational solutions by creating high-performance PEEK polymer and differentiated solutions that deliver world-class performance across industries including automotive, aerospace, energy and medical.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing environment where everyone can contribute, develop and succeed.
We’re looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to lead a team of technicians in delivering safe, reliable and efficient maintenance across our manufacturing facilities.
This is a key leadership role where you will ensure assets and equipment are maintained to the highest standards - maximising performance, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the site.
You will play a pivotal role in embedding a strong safety culture, developing team capability, and driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP).
Providing customer focused, proactive planned and predictive maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure compliance with standards and regulations, effective asset management strategies whilst also maximising asset availability.
Leading and developing a team of maintenance technicians (circa 10 direct reports)
Promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring compliance with all site standards and procedures
Ensuring preventative maintenance is safely delivered to schedule
Manage corrective maintenance activities—prioritising work to minimise production impact
Working with a maintenance co-ordinator to planning team resource effectively to support outages, routine maintenance and improvements
Supporting root cause analysis and fault diagnosis to prevent recurrence of issues
Coaching and developing the team in structured problem solving and technical capability
Supporting implementation and commissioning of plant improvement projects
Driving continuous improvement opportunities within the team and wider operations
Ensuring maintenance procedures, systems and documentation are accurate and followed
Drive cost improvements to reduce the overall cost of manufacture
Essential:
Strong background in team leadership, ideally with an engineering background
Experience leading a team in a 24/7 operational environment
HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
Desirable:
Strong leadership with the ability to build trust and respect
High levels of emotional intelligence and communication skills
Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
At Victrex, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where safety, sustainability and innovation are at the forefront. We invest in our people and provide opportunities to develop your career while making a meaningful impact.
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: [email protected]
Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.
