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Maintenance Team Leader

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 56,888 - 56,888 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Telford

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Job description

 A major manufacturer in the Automotive sector are looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to join their state of the art site in the Telford area

 You will be a robust Team Leader with a strong complete toolbox and leadership experience in a strong technical background & a history in a high volume, fast moving manufacturing process. This is a fantastic opportunity with an industry leader with a true Global presence. 

 The right candidate could come from Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial or any FMCG, continuous moving manufacturing environment. 

 Role: Maintenance Team Leader

 Shift: Weekend shift

 Working hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday (05:50am – 18:00)

 Location: Telford

 Salary: £56,888 per annum (inc shift allowance) + pension + benefits + overtime

The key responsibilities of the Maintenance Team Leader role will be:

Ensure equipment availability meets departmental targets across the shift.
Manage Maintenance Technicians’ holiday schedules in line with company policies, escalating to the Line Manager when required.
Oversee prompt resolution of plant faults and defects to maintain smooth facility operations.
Conduct root cause analysis on recurring or major breakdowns, producing reports with recommended improvements.
Drive continuous improvement by eliminating recurring issues using structured methodologies.
Coordinate and optimise preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, delegating tasks to ensure KPI compliance.
Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including non-breakdown-related issues.
Ensure full compliance with corporate policies and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standards during maintenance activities.
Attend required training and adhere to company and group standards.
Implement and promote 5S practices across the work area and wider facility.
Support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.
Lead by example, promoting company values, culture, and professional standards.
Manage disciplinary processes and conduct workplace investigations where necessary.
Oversee performance management processes, including PDRs, PIPs, and absence management.
Coach, mentor, and conduct annual performance appraisals for team members.
Support management with ad hoc projects as required.
Plan and organise shift activities to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
Lead and delegate tasks effectively across the maintenance team.
Promote and enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies across the department and site.
Coordinate and facilitate training and development activities for team members.
 The key requirements of the Maintenance Team Lead will be:

Proven experience within a maintenance or engineering function.
Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Demonstrated willingness to develop multi-skilled capabilities.
Ability to effectively delegate tasks to skilled team members.
Strong report writing and documentation skills.
Experience in fault diagnosis using hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Confident in communicating technical information and delivering shift briefings.
Working knowledge and practical application of 5S methodology.

 Please apply online or contact Kieran Brookes for a confidential conversation  (url removed)

Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourceing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services

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