Maintenance Team Leader

Overview

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. The ideal candidate will be a robust Team Leader with a complete toolbox, strong leadership experience, and a technical background that includes a history in a high‑volume, fast‑moving manufacturing process. This is a fantastic opportunity with an industry leader with a true global presence.

Candidates may come from Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial, or any FMCG and continuous‑moving manufacturing environment.

Shift: Weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday 05:50am – 18:00)
Location: Telford
Salary: £56,888 per annum (inc. shift allowance)
Benefits: pension, overtime, 5S, compliance, HSE

• 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 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.

• 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.