Maintenance Team Leader
North Glasgow
Shift Pattern
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing facility in North Glasgow to recruit a Maintenance Team Leader.
This role is ideal for a time-served engineer who has progressed into a leadership position but still enjoys staying close to the machinery. Around 20% of the role will remain hands-on, supporting the team during breakdowns and key maintenance activities.
We re looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and a great attitude to work. You ll lead by example, supporting the engineering team while ensuring the site continues to operate safely and efficiently.
The Role
As Maintenance Team Leader, you will oversee the engineering team on shift, ensuring maintenance activities are carried out effectively while supporting production operations.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading and supporting the maintenance engineering team on shift
* Coordinating and prioritising reactive and planned maintenance activities
* Supporting the team with hands-on fault finding and repairs (approx. 20% of the role)
* Ensuring breakdowns are responded to quickly and resolved effectively
* Driving continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
* Supporting engineering planning and maintenance schedules
* Promoting strong health & safety standards across the site
* Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
About You
To be considered for this role, you should have:
* A time-served apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering
* Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Experience leading or supervising engineering teams
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
* A hands-on mindset and willingness to support the team when required
* Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
What s on Offer
* Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a busy manufacturing environment
* A balance of leadership and hands-on engineering
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* A supportive and collaborative engineering team
Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to partner with forward-thinking manufacturing businesses across Scotland. If you re an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in leadership while still staying technically involved, we d love to hear from you.
Apply directly or contact:
Caroline Strachan
(url removed)