Overview
Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical)
Location: Paint Operations, Banbury
Shifts: 3 shifts Monday to Friday
Salary: 55-56k plus
Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Share scheme
* Employee assist program
* Workwear
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
What You’ll Do
This role is more than maintenance — you’ll lead a skilled team, drive improvements, ensure equipment runs at its best, and contribute to safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets within a fast-paced, high-tech paint operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Leadership & Supervision: Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians on shift; ensure safety, motivation, and performance; deliver daily shift briefs and handovers; conduct appraisals, training, and team development.
* Maintenance & Technical Support: Provide technical support to paint operations; drive equipment uptime and reliability; carry out fault finding and implement effective solutions; use CMMS and other systems to log and improve maintenance performance.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure all team activities comply with H&S standards; drive a zero-incident culture with lockout/tagout, PPE compliance, and 5S practices; lead investigations into near misses and incidents.
* Continuous Improvement: Champion CIP initiatives and lean principles; lead cost-down, error-proofing, and energy-saving projects; support installation of new technologies and upgrades.
* Performance & Reporting: Track and report KPIs; manage shift costs, overtime, and resource planning; drive actions from EOS scores, employee engagement, and suggestion schemes.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
* Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship - time-served.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* PLC fault finding & programming - Siemens, Allen Bradley preferred.
* Experience with robotics, inverters, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC/DC systems, and networked control systems (Ethernet, Interbus S, Modbus, etc.).
* Knowledge of CMMS, preventative maintenance, and system controls.
* Microsoft Office & technical documentation skills.
Certifications & Training
* IOSH certified.
* Leadership training (e.g. ELLT).
* Familiarity with IATF 16949, CDM, and safe systems of work.
* Internal training: Charter Training, Process Principles.
Why Join?
* Work with cutting-edge technology in a leading manufacturing facility.
* Be part of a company that values growth, fairness, and innovation.
* Drive real change in safety, quality, and performance.
* Enjoy career development, internal training, and a strong team culture.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're a driven electrical maintenance professional with leadership experience and a passion for performance, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now and become a key part of the Paint Operations success story
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