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Electrical Maintenance Lead
Job in
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-09
Listing for:
Permanent Futures Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Location:
Wakefield
💷 Salary: £48,000 + On-Call Allowance + Benefits
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Hours:
Monday to Friday, Day Shift
📞 On-Call: 1-in-4 week rota
The Opportunity
An established manufacturing business is seeking a hands-on Electrical Maintenance Team Leader to join its site-based engineering team near Wakefield. This is a key leadership role within a high-volume production environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to lead and develop a skilled electrical maintenance team.
The Role
The Electrical Maintenance Team Lead will be responsible for coordinating and supporting a small team of electrical engineers while remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance activities. The role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance engineers delivering planned and reactive maintenance
* Carry out hands-on electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on plant and automated equipment
* Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards
* Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives to improve asset performance
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and skills development for team members
* Liaise with production and engineering teams to prioritise work and minimise operational impact
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS and ensure PPM schedules are achieved
* Participate in a 1-in-4 on-call rota to support out-of-hours requirements
About You
* Time-served Electrical Engineer with relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent)
* Experience working in an electrical maintenance role within a manufacturing or industrial environment
* Strong hands-on fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Previous experience leading or supervising engineers, or a clear desire to progress into a leadership role
* Good understanding of electrical safety, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout systems
* Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
* Familiarity with CMMS systems is advantageous
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and on-call allowance
* Monday to Friday day-shift working pattern
* Leadership role with hands-on technical involvement
* Stable position within a well-established manufacturing operation
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
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