Full time

Maintenance Team Leader

Executive Network Group
Telford, Telford and Wrekin, TF3 4NQ
money-bag £56670 per annum
Posted: 16 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Ref: 61164243

About the Role

A major automotive manufacturer seeks a Maintenance Team Leader in Telford on a three-shift pattern. This hands-on role supervises planned preventative and reactive maintenance across a world-class facility, demanding a strong technical background within high-volume manufacturing. Candidates from automotive, aerospace, industrial or FMCG sectors are welcome. The position offers circa £56,670 per annum including shift allowance, plus pension, benefits and overtime. The successful applicant will lead a team, manage breakdowns and drive continuous improvement. A complete toolbox covering both electrical and mechanical systems is essential for this full-time, permanent post.

Job description
A Major Manufacturer in the Automotive sector are looking for a Maintenance Team Lead to work on a three shift pattern at their modern World Class Manufacturing facility in Telford
You will be a robust hands-on Team Lead with a strong complete toolbox including planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, a strong technical background & a 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 any FMCG, continuous moving manufacturing environment.
Role: Maintenance Team Lead
Shift: Three shift pattern
Location: Telford
Salary: Circa £56,670 annum (inc shift allowance) + pension + benefits + overtime
The key responsibilities of the Maintenance Team Lead role will be:-

  • Promote and uphold the organisation’s Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies across the department and site, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, procedures and standards.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring static and dynamic risk assessments are completed and adhered to.
  • Ensure contractors work safely and comply with site safety procedures and requirements.
  • Respond promptly to accidents, near misses, environmental incidents and internal safety observations, ensuring investigations are completed and corrective actions are closed out effectively.
  • Ensure all planned maintenance activities are completed in line with the maintenance schedule, reporting and addressing any deviations from the plan.
  • Maintain equipment availability in line with departmental performance targets.
  • Manage team holidays and absences in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure plant faults and equipment defects are identified and resolved promptly to minimise downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations into recurring or major breakdowns, producing reports and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring issues, improve equipment reliability and enhance overall plant performance.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
  • Attend relevant training as required and ensure compliance with organisational standards and procedures.
  • Implement and maintain 5S principles within the department and across the wider site to promote a clean, organised and efficient working environment.
  • Drive departmental and organisational objectives, ensuring activities align with wider business goals and performance expectations.
  • Lead by example, promoting behaviours that reflect the organisation’s values, principles, mission and vision.
  • Support management with ad hoc projects and additional duties as required.
  • Coach, mentor and develop team members, including conducting annual performance appraisals and supporting individual development.
  • Identify team training needs and coordinate appropriate development opportunities to enhance skills, competence and overall team performance.
Job requirements:
  • Previous experience working within a maintenance or engineering environment.
  • Time-served apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
  • Willingness to develop additional skills and work across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Ability to delegate tasks effectively and coordinate the activities of skilled team members.
  • Good report-writing skills, with the ability to document technical findings and maintenance activities clearly.
  • Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
  • Competent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and confidently deliver start-of-shift briefings.
  • Experience applying 5S principles to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

This is a great opportunity with a Global Business in their state-of-the-art facility.
Please apply online or contact Kieran Brookes for a confidential conversation  technical-network.co.uk
Executive Network Group, encompassing Technical Network, Network HR, HSE Network & Procurement People, sourcing mid to senior level management for automotive, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing industrial sectors, with a portfolio of services including executive search, advertising, MRO for permanent and interim contract recruitment services.

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