Team Leader – Electrical Engineer (On Call)
Location: Knottingley
Salary: Circa £47,000 + Additional On Call Pay
Hours: 40 per week | Days | 1 in 4 Weeks On Call
Are you a hands-on Electrical Engineer with strong leadership skills looking to step into a Team Leader role while staying on the tools? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing business experiencing significant investment and growth.
We're recruiting a Team Leader – Electrical Engineer (On Call) to lead and support a small team of skilled engineers while actively contributing to the maintenance and improvement of fast-paced, high-tech production operations.
Why Join?
Competitive salary circa £47,000
Additional pay for on-call duties
Clear path for career development within a growing and sustainable industry
Be part of a forward-thinking business committed to safety, quality, and innovation
Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead, support and coordinate the daily activities of the electrical maintenance team
Act as the go-to person for technical escalation, guidance and prioritisation
Remain fully hands-on, conducting electrical maintenance and fault-finding across machinery, conveyors and production equipment
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company H&S procedures
Support ongoing improvements, installations and projects across the site
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities
Take part in the on-call rota
About You:
Time-served electrical engineer (apprenticeship or equivalent)
Strong background in electrical maintenance in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Experience supervising or mentoring others (or ready for your first step into leadership!)
Solid knowledge of fault-finding, PPMS, 415v 3-phase, motors, VSDs, and basic PLCs
Confident communicator who can motivate others and lead by example
Proactive, organised and solution-focused with a strong safety mindset
What’s in It for You?
Overtime and call-out pay
Secure and stable role in a thriving industry
Excellent pension and holiday allowance
Real career progression opportunities
If you’re ready to lead from the front and take the next step in your engineering career, click apply or contact me directly to discuss in confidence.
Contact:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
(phone number removed)