Maintenance Engineer Team Leader
At Medik8, we are pioneering the market and leading the skincare industry through science, innovation, and technological advancements. As part of our continued expansion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer Team Leader to join our team in Aylesbury. Operating across a schedule designed to seamlessly bridge our morning and afternoon shifts, you will play a central role in elevating our engineering operations.
Location: Aylesbury
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 18:30 PM
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
As a Maintenance Engineer Team Leader in our production facility, you will champion the maintenance and optimisation of our manufacturing equipment and processes. Combining a data-focused mindset with a people-first leadership style, you will empower a team of multi-skilled engineers while leveraging modern CMMS platforms to drive operational excellence. You will collaborate closely with Production, Blending, QA, QC, and Project teams to ensure our production lines run efficiently, safely, and to clinical quality standards.
What You Will Do
Lead & Mentor: Act as a visible leader on the floor, coaching and upskilling engineers on new machinery, processes, and SOPs to nurture a high-performing culture.
Drive Data Integrity: Act as the department champion for internal ERP and CMMS platforms, managing PPM schedules, reactive work orders, and spare parts inventory.
Optimise Performance: Analyse line performance data to recommend evidence-based improvements that reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and eliminate waste.
Solve Complex Faults: Guide the team through machinery troubleshooting, leading detailed root cause analysis (RCA) to implement sustainable fixes.
Elevate H&S Standards: Maintain exemplary health and safety standards across the engineering department, creating detailed work instructions and SOPs.
Ensure Seamless Handovers: Provide transparent, clear communication across shift patterns to maintain alignment on ongoing maintenance and line performance metrics.
Demonstrable post-qualification experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering within a GMP-regulated high-speed manufacturing environment (e.g., Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, or Food).
Proven experience supervising, mentoring, or leading a team of multi-skilled engineers.
Advanced proficiency using CMMS platforms to build maintenance schedules, monitor KPIs, and track inventory.
Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities alongside structured root cause analysis techniques.
Solid communication skills for technical reporting, team training, and cross-functional collaboration.
Proactive continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and high health and safety awareness.
Desirable:
Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or formal qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or above in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
18th Edition Electrical Qualification.
Hold 3a & 3b IPAF licences or IOSH certification.
Practical knowledge of Agility CMMS, welding (TIG/MIG), or operating workshop machinery (lathes & mills).
About us
Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, we are a British, B Corp certified skincare brand renowned for clinical results without compromise. Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through our pioneering CSA Philosophy: Vitamin C plus Sunscreen by day, and Vitamin A by night.
Culture & Benefits
We are a team of collaborative go-givers fuelled by a purpose-driven mentality. Innovation is at our core; we pride ourselves on doing everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. We work with integrity and agility, ensuring our commitment to sustainability and quality is never compromised. Above all, we believe in community. Our diverse talents work cross-functionally because we know we achieve more together. It’s just who we are!
Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
Wellbeing: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Flexible & Hybrid working, Private Medical Insurance, Mental Health support.
Rewards: 75% Discount + Annual Product Allowance, Annual Performance Bonus, Long Service Awards.
Growth: Up-skilling support, regular Lunch & Learns, Flexible Career opportunities.
Impact: 2 Volunteering days per year, Matched Charitable Giving Scheme.
Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor & Instagram.
Our BCorp Commitment to JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)
At Medik8, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe a rich tapestry of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives fuels the innovation behind our products.
Research shows many candidates only apply if they meet 100% of a job description, however, we use the "60% Rule": if you meet over 60% of the requirements and have the passion to learn the rest, we want to hear from you.
Our Inclusive Hiring Standards:
Fair Chance Hiring: To support systemic justice, we do not request criminal record or credit checks during the application stage (unless legally required for the role).
Blind Recruiting: We use anonymised CV screening to focus purely on your talent and reduce bias.
Disability Confident: As a Level 2 employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum role criteria.
Immigration Integrity: We welcome all applicants within current Home Office guidance on sponsorship and Right to Work. We never artificially manipulate role scopes or salaries to meet requirements.
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