Electrical Maintenance Team Lead
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £48,000 + On-Call Allowance + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
On-Call: 1-in-4 week rota
The Opportunity
An established manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to join its site-based engineering team near Wakefield. This is a key leadership role within a high-volume production environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to lead and develop a skilled electrical maintenance team.
The Role
The Electrical Maintenance Team Lead will be responsible for coordinating and supporting a small team of electrical engineers while remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance activities. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance engineers delivering planned and reactive maintenance
Carry out hands-on electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on plant and automated equipment
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to improve asset performance
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and skills development for team members
Liaise with production and engineering teams to prioritise work and minimise operational impact
Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS and ensure PPM schedules are achieved
Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota to support out-of-hours requirements
About You
Time-served Electrical Engineer with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
Experience working in an electrical maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong hands-on fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Previous experience leading or supervising engineers, or a clear desire to progress into a leadership role
Good understanding of electrical safety, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout systems
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with CMMS systems is advantageous
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary and on-call allowance
Monday to Friday day-shift working pattern
Leadership role with hands-on technical involvement
Stable position within a well-established manufacturing operation
Ongoing training and development opportunities