Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

Proftech Talent; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Banbury is seeking a Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical) to lead the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have electrical/mechanical apprenticeship, strong leadership skills, and experience in PLC systems. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability and safety compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Share scheme

Employee assist program

Free on-site parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship required.
• Experience in PLC fault finding and programming.
• Knowledge of various systems including robotics and networked control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians on shift.
• Drive equipment uptime and reliability.
• Ensure compliance with H&S standards.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship

Strong leadership and team management skills

PLC fault finding & programming

Experience with robotics

Knowledge of CMMS

Microsoft Office skills

Education

IOSH certified

Leadership training

Tools

CMMS

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

Overview

Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical)

Location: Paint Operations, Banbury

Shifts: 3 Shifts Monday to Friday 55-56k plus

Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays; Share scheme; Employee assist program; Workwear; Free on-site parking; Pension scheme

About the Role

Are you ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-tech paint operation environment? We are looking for a Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical) to join the Paint Maintenance team in Banbury.

This is more than just a maintenance role – you''ll lead a skilled team, drive improvements, ensure equipment runs at its best, and play a vital part in hitting safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets.

Your Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians on shift.
• Ensure safety, motivation, and performance of the team.
• Deliver daily shift briefs and handovers.
• Conduct appraisals, training, and team development.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Provide technical support to paint operations.
• Drive equipment uptime and reliability.
• Carry out fault finding and implement effective solutions.
• Use CMMS and other systems to log and improve maintenance performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all team activities comply with H&S standards.
• Drive a zero-incident culture with lockout/tagout, PPE compliance, and 5S practices.
• Lead investigations into near misses and incidents.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion CIP initiatives and lean principles.
• Lead cost-down, error-proofing, and energy-saving projects.
• Support installation of new technologies and upgrades.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report KPIs.
• Manage shift costs, overtime, and resource planning.
• Drive actions from EOS scores, employee engagement, and suggestion schemes.

What We're Looking For

Skills & Experience

• Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship - time-served.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• PLC fault finding & programming - Siemens, Allen Bradley preferred.
• Experience with robotics, inverters, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC/DC systems, and networked control systems (Ethernet, Interbus S, Modbus, etc.)
• Knowledge of CMMS, preventative maintenance, and system controls.
• Microsoft Office & technical documentation skills.

Certifications & Training

• IOSH certified.
• Leadership training (e.g. ELLT).
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, CDM, and safe systems of work.
• Internal training: Charter Training, Process Principles.

Why Join?

• Work with cutting-edge technology in a leading manufacturing facility.
• Be part of a company that values growth, fairness, and innovation.
• Drive real change in safety, quality, and performance.
• Enjoy career development, internal training, and a strong team culture.

Ready to Lead the Way?

If you''re a driven electrical maintenance professional with leadership experience and a passion for performance, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now and become a key part of the Paint Operations success story.