Job Description
A major manufacturer in the automotive sector is looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to join their state‑of‑the‑art site in the Telford area.
You will be a robust Team Leader with a strong complete toolbox and leadership experience in a strong technical background and a history in a high volume, fast moving manufacturing process. This is a fantastic opportunity with an industry leader with a true global presence.
The right candidate could come from automotive, aerospace, industrial or any FMCG, continuous moving manufacturing environment.
Role: Maintenance Team Leader
Shift: Weekend shift
Working hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday (05:50am – 18:00)
Location: Telford
Salary: GBP 56,888 per annum (inc shift allowance) + pension + benefits + overtime
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure equipment availability meets departmental targets across the shift.
* Manage maintenance technicians' holiday schedules in line with company policies, escalating to the line manager when required.
* Oversee prompt resolution of plant faults and defects to maintain smooth facility operations.
* Conduct root cause analysis on recurring or major breakdowns, producing reports with recommended improvements.
* Drive continuous improvement by eliminating recurring issues using structured methodologies.
* Coordinate and optimise preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, delegating tasks to ensure KPI compliance.
* Provide technical support to internal stakeholders, including non‑breakdown related issues.
* Ensure full compliance with corporate policies and Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) standards during maintenance activities.
* Attend required training and adhere to company and group standards.
* Implement and promote 5S practices across the work area and wider facility.
* Support the achievement of departmental and organisational objectives.
* Lead by example, promoting company values, culture, and professional standards.
* Manage disciplinary processes and conduct workplace investigations where necessary.
* Oversee performance management processes, including PDRs, PIPs, and absence management.
* Coach, mentor, and conduct annual performance appraisals for team members.
* Support management with ad‑hoc projects as required.
* Plan and organise shift activities to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
* Lead and delegate tasks effectively across the maintenance team.
* Promote and enforce Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies across the department and site.
* Coordinate and facilitate training and development activities for team members.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience within a maintenance or engineering function.
* Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering.
* Demonstrated willingness to develop multi‑skilled capabilities.
* Ability to effectively delegate tasks to skilled team members.
* Strong report writing and documentation skills.
* Experience in fault diagnosis using hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
* Confident in communicating technical information and delivering shift briefings.
* Working knowledge and practical application of 5S methodology.
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