Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

ZipRecruiter; Cockernhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace innovation is seeking a passionate Electrical Maintenance Team Leader. This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure the effective delivery of maintenance and total preventative maintenance at a state-of-the-art facility. With a strong emphasis on safety and compliance, you'll foster a collaborative work environment while managing workloads and developing your team's skills. The company offers a competitive salary, shift allowances, and a range of benefits, including a robust pension scheme and opportunities for career growth. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

20% shift allowance

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance (8x salary)

185 hours holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in industrial settings.
• Ability to develop and implement maintenance plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Electrical Maintenance Engineers in delivering maintenance and TPM.
• Build relationships with operational teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

SCADA Systems

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Microsoft Office

Team Leadership

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering

Relevant NVQ

Completion of a relevant apprenticeship

Tools

PLC Systems

Proficiency in SCADA systems (Prodigy, Plantrun)

Job description

Job Description

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the industry standards, we are inspired to innovate and break boundaries.

We are proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers.

There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary: As the Electrical Maintenance Team Leader, you'll be based at our Luton manufacturing facility, reporting to the Works Engineering and Facilities Leader. Leading a small team within Maintenance and Facilities, you will plan the effective delivery of Maintenance & Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), including breakdown support across the site.

With a strong background in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience with machinery and processes, you will ensure effective handover and hand back arrangements with production teams. You will be responsible for ensuring work delivery complies with all site requirements, and that plant and personnel operate within safety, legislative, regulatory, and company standards (e.g., safety, quality, risk, security).

As Electrical Maintenance Team Leader, you will lead a team of five Electrical Maintenance colleagues, fostering an inspiring environment with open communication, ensuring team and individual training within agreed standards and timeframes. You will be responsible for workload distribution, organizing response to unplanned events, and managing team workload.

The successful candidate will work a weekly alternating shift pattern:

• Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6am-2pm, Friday 6am-11am
• Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 11am-4pm

During training and induction, operational hours will be 07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30-12:30 Friday.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver Maintenance & TPM, including breakdown support across the Luton site.
• Build close working relationships with operational teams and stakeholders.
• Communicate goals and deadlines to team members.
• Plan workloads and delegate tasks.
• Create a productive work environment and assess team performance.
• Assist with hiring, training, and daily operations.
• Perform internal customer service and communicate recent developments and policies.
• Coach team members, develop strengths, and identify areas for improvement.

Profile description:

How You'll Contribute: To make a difference, you should bring passion, talent, and the following skills, experience, qualifications, and attributes:

• Essential: Electrical Engineering City & Guilds qualification or relevant NVQ
• Completion of a relevant apprenticeship
• Extensive experience as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in industrial maintenance or works engineering
• Subject matter expertise in electrical machinery and systems
• Experience with SCADA systems (e.g., Prodigy, Plantrun)
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Understanding of Risk Assessments and statutory compliance
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance plans, processes, and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Desirable:

• Experience leading a team
• Experience with PLCs
• Qualified to 18th Edition or holding a relevant HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

We seek talented individuals with strong interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and a drive to meet company objectives. The Electrical Maintenance Team Leader should be enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to making a difference.

We offer:

Once onboard, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Additional 20% shift allowance
• Industry-leading pension scheme (matching contributions up to 8%)
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• 185 hours holiday plus bank holidays
• Income protection, shopping discounts, Cycle To Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP, onsite parking, gym discounts, travel card discounts, airport parking, family-friendly leave, and a collaborative work environment.

We support your career growth through learning and development opportunities. Join us to keep the world moving!

Click the link below to apply. Note: Some programmes may be subject to regulatory restrictions. You will be asked to declare your eligibility during the application process.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accessible recruitment processes and reasonable adjustments upon request. Join us and be part of shaping the future of aerospace innovation and technology.