Maintenance Team Leader

Technical Network · Telford, Shropshire

Maintenance Team Leader at Technical Network, based in Telford, Shropshire, paying £56,670 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£56,670 per annum
Location
Telford, Shropshire
Contract
Contract
Posted
22 hours ago
Closes
15 Nov 2026
Sector
Maintenance Engineer

About 31% above the going rate for maintenance engineer

Reference 268284096

About the role

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.

Reference: 268284096 · Posted 22 hours ago · Closes 15 Nov 2026 · Listed via Technical Network

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