Maintenance Team Leader
Telford | 3-Shift Rotation, Mon–Fri
Permanent, Full-Time | £46,000 + Shift Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Are you a skilled Maintenance professional looking to step into a leadership role within a world-class automotive manufacturing environment? If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and team development, this could be the perfect move for you.
Join a Tier 1 global automotive supplier at their advanced Telford facility, specialising in high-pressure aluminium die-casting. As Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring plant reliability, safety, and continuous improvement within a technically advanced production unit.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Leading and coordinating the shift maintenance team in the upstream casting area.
* Driving Health, Safety & Environmental compliance across the department.
* Managing PM schedules, breakdowns, corrective tasks, and continuous improvement actions.
* Performing fault-finding and problem-solving on complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
* Supporting and developing your team through coaching, training, and annual appraisals.
* Liaising with production teams to ensure plant availability and performance targets are met.
What We’re Looking For:
* Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
* Proven experience in maintenance roles, ideally within manufacturing
* Strong leadership, communication, and planning skills
* Confident working with schematics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
* Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Desirable Experience:
* Dual-skilled in mechanical and electrical disciplines
* HNC/HND qualification
* Knowledge of die casting, injection moulding, hydraulic presses, or robotics (ABB IRC5)
* Experience with Siemens TIA Portal
* Background in Tier 1 Automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing
* Health & Safety accreditation
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and capable engineer to lead a skilled maintenance team within a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a global business, we’d love to hear from you