Maintenance Team Leader

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Maintenance Team Leader (Engineering)

A forward-thinking manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Maintenance Team Leader to oversee and drive the performance of its maintenance function. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced engineer who can lead by example, manage team performance, and support continuous improvement across a fast-paced production environment.

The Role

The Maintenance Team Leader will take full responsibility for coordinating team activities to ensure the effective delivery of both reactive and planned maintenance. This position plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, supporting production demands, and fostering a proactive, problem-solving culture within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating team activities to deliver breakdown response and planned maintenance
• Providing hands-on engineering support and driving day-to-day improvements
• Managing and maintaining 'Work Request' and 'Planned Maintenance' systems
• Controlling overtime, shift planning, and holiday schedules to meet production needs
• Producing clear and effective shift reports and ensuring structured shift handovers
• Maintaining high standards for tools, equipment, and maintenance facilities through regular audits
• Managing spare parts ordering in line with maintenance budget controls
• Promoting a structured problem-solving culture and capturing 'lessons learned'
• Acting as the key link between maintenance and other departments
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from a maintenance perspective
• Completing daily activity logs via SAP/MES systems
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards and taking ownership of team safety
• Identifying and addressing any customer-related engineering concerns

Candidate Requirements

• Strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering (formal qualification preferred)
• Proven leadership experience within a maintenance or manufacturing environment
• Experience with ABB systems, Siemens TIA Portal, SCA, and Krauss Maffei equipment
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and multi-skilled engineering disciplines
• Understanding of budget control and cost management within maintenance
• Experience using SAP/MES systems
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Automotive or similar industry experience is advantageous

Personal Attributes

• Team player who leads by example and supports team development
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across departments
• Proactive and self-motivated with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to maintaining high standards of housekeeping (5S principles)
• Driven, enthusiastic, and focused on continuous improvement

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to step into a leadership role and make a tangible impact on operational performance and team development within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

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