Maintenance Team Leader

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  technical-network.co.uk


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