Team Leader – Electrical Maintenance
Location: Bristol
Salary: £43,000 – £50,000 per annum
We are looking for an experienced Rail Team Leader to join our client’s maintenance site in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for a calm, driven professional with a background in Rail maintenance or manufacturing, who thrives in a engineering environment and is passionate about leading teams to deliver on cost efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
You’ll be joining a knowledgeable and supportive team that values professional development, offering training and growth opportunities to help you progress toward future leadership roles. With a strong order book and several new projects on the horizon, now is the perfect time to make an impact and help shape processes in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Rail technicians to achieve project targets.
Review and manage production schedules.
Ensure projects meet high standards of quality and attention to detail.
Monitor and control costs, aiming to stay within or under KPIs.
Oversee timely completion of builds within set deadlines.
Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety measures.
Ensure availability of correct tools and materials.
Conduct daily team briefings and lead meetings to align tasks and priorities.
What’s on Offer
A key leadership role within a skilled and motivated team.
Opportunity to work on exciting projects with a global business.
Career development through additional training and learning opportunities.
Be part of a team that takes pride in seeing vehicles go into service.
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in Rail manufacturing or maintenance.
Proven team leadership experience.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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