Maintenance Team Leader
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, UK
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Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 / year
1 hour ago
Job Description:
A 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.
- 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.
£55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
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Years Experience
5+ years
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Career Level
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
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Educational level
HND/HNC or equivalent