Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

TechNichols Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A heavy plant manufacturing company in Manchester seeks an experienced Electrical Maintenance Team Leader. This permanent role offers a salary of £47,000 - £49,000 per annum plus benefits. The position involves ensuring safe working conditions, managing engineering maintenance activities, and promoting continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering and experience with Siemens PLC’s. Opportunities for further training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing/factory environment.
• Understanding of health & safety standards.
• Good working knowledge of EHS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working by producing Risk Assessments.
• Manage ongoing engineering maintenance activities.
• Carry out electrical installation and maintenance.
• Coordinate statutory electrical requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement of energy efficiency.

Skills

Controls and automation with Siemens PLC’s

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

(JB122) Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

Location : Manchester

Type : Permanent

Salary : £47,000 - £49,000 Per Annum

Role : Electrical Maintenance Team Leader – DAYS ONLY

Salary : £47,000 - £49,000 per annum plus benefits

Hours : Monday - Thursday : 08.00-17.00 Friday 08.00-16.30

Location : Commutable from Stockport, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Wilmslow, Stretford and surrounding areas

Company

A heavy plant manufacturing company who offers challenging and rewarding careers to Engineers, are looking for a Team Leader, electrically trained, who wants to be part of an established, loyal and successful team.

Great shift pattern working days only, with a great salary and opportunity for someone who is interested in carrying some responsibility. They also offer opportunities to take on further training and complete qualifications as you grow and progress in the role and company.

Responsibilities

As a Team Leader you will be ensuring safe working, producing Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work, acting as the site Authorised Person for the issuing and control of Permitted activities and assisting in the management of the ongoing engineering maintenance activities.

From troubleshooting to planned preventive maintenance (PPM), you will be hands‑on with specialist machinery, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. It's a dynamic role where problem‑solving skills and technical expertise are used daily, and you will be a key player contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our production processes.

• Working with the Engineering Planner to maximise the use of available resources
• Ensuring that there are all necessary parts, tools and materials needed for work tasks
• Managing onsite engineering contractor activities
• Co‑ordination of Statutory Electrical requirements such as Inspection and Testing, Portable Appliance Testing, Fire Alarms and Emergency Lighting.
• Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping throughout the workshops.
• Carry out electrical installation, maintenance, fault finding and repairs to power and control systems, plant and equipment.
• Provide support and resource where needed for Project works.
• Carry out inspections and audits, giving advice, feedback and support on both engineering quality and safety standards.
• Promote Lean thinking and actively look for ways to improve efficiencies.
• Identify future training needs and carry out training for Engineers
• Promote continuous improvement of energy efficiency
• Ensure the accurate and detailed recording of engineering works, administration, personnel, health and safety information

Requirements

• You will be an electrically biased engineer supervisor / team leader, with experience of working in a manufacturing / factory environment, with a minimum level 3 qualification in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Experienced with controls and automation with Siemens PLC’s including maintenance, programming and diagnostics
• Strong leadership, communication and motivational skills
• Good exposure to health & safety standards
• Good working knowledge of EHS
• Passionate about improvement with knowledge of Lean manufacturing