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 should be a robust Team Leader with a complete toolbox and leadership experience, a strong technical background and 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 FMCG continuous moving manufacturing environments.
Role
Maintenance Team Leader
Shift
Weekend shift – Friday, Saturday & Sunday (05:50am – 18:00)
Location
Telford
Salary
£56,888 per annum (inc shift allowance) + pension + benefits + overtime
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.
Requirements
* Proven experience within a maintenance or engineering function.
* Time‑served 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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