Maintenance Team Leader

Maintenance Team LeaderA growing manufacturing business is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Team Leader to lead, coach and develop its engineering team.

This role is around 60% hands-on maintenance and 40% leadership, acting as the bridge between engineers and senior management while driving performance, communication and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach and mentor maintenance engineers.
Build a positive, high-performing engineering culture.
Manage priorities, breakdowns and PPM activity.
Oversee shift handovers and ensure effective communication between teams.
Use CMMS data and KPIs to drive improvements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving.
Remain hands-on with maintenance activities when required.What We're Looking For
Manufacturing engineering background.
Previous leadership experience (team leadership, supervision or project leadership).
Strong communicator and people person.
Mechanical bias preferred.
Experience using CMMS systems and monitoring KPIs.
Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills.Salary£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed