Engineering Maintenance Team Leader

We are currently seeking an experienced Engineering Maintenance Team Leader to join our manufacturing plant in Aldridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a cutting‑edge environment with a company that values its employees and offers exceptional benefits, including a pension match up to 10%, overtime opportunities, and training for ILM & IOSH.

The company has recently completed a multi‑million Capex investment, resulting in new production lines and improved efficiencies. This makes it the perfect time to join a forward‑thinking, market‑leading organisation that is committed to investing in its people, providing extensive training and opportunities for career progression.

• Basic salary of £57,200+ plus KPI bonus of 5%
• Premium overtime opportunities (x1.5 & x2)
• Training and career development, including health and safety training, management training (ILM), cross‑skilling and upskilling
• Job security within a market‑leading, international manufacturing organisation
• Hours of work: 4 on / 4 off days and nights – 6am to 6pm, 6pm to 6am
• Matched pension up to 10%, share options, and an extensive benefits programme (cycle‑to‑work scheme, shopping discounts)

• Manage the assignment of either electrical or mechanical workload across the department
• Undertake improvement projects working closely with central project engineering teams
• Act as deputy to the maintenance manager, taking control of staff during absences or off‑site periods
• Oversee subcontractor management and safety
• Identify and eliminate recurring plant issues through engineering improvements
• Drive improved plant reliability through best practice

• Engineering qualified NVQ 3 or equivalent (Mechanical or Electrical) – multiskilled or full apprenticeship in engineering maintenance
• Strong environmental health and safety awareness
• Previous experience as an Engineering Shift Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, etc.
• Awareness of manufacturing costs and cost control
• Experience undertaking maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the development and application of PPM activities