Electrical Maintenance Team Leader

Wolviston Management Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical Craft Team Leader in the UK. In this role, you will lead and coordinate electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operations. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering and experience in heavy industry. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, annual leave, and development support.

Benefits

Defined contribution company pension scheme

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance cover

Company sick pay scheme

Enhanced family-friendly benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in electrical maintenance, ideally in a heavy industry environment.
• A flexible approach and a keen eye for safety and quality.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance activities across your area.
• Deliver safe and efficient supervision of employees and contractors.
• Support manufacturing uptime through proactive maintenance planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and safety issues.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Health and safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Electrical Craft Team Leader to play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient delivery of electrical maintenance services across a busy manufacturing and workshop environment.

About the Role

As Craft Team Leader, you ll take responsibility for leading and coordinating internal teams and external contractors to meet daily operational targets. From planning and executing maintenance tasks to upholding compliance with health and safety procedures, you ll be instrumental in maintaining asset reliability and plant performance.
You ll work closely with engineering leadership to resolve breakdowns and quality concerns, drive improvements, and ensure all work is accurately recorded via established systems and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical maintenance activities across your area
• Deliver safe and efficient supervision of employees and contractors
• Support manufacturing uptime through proactive maintenance planning
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and safety issues as they arise
• Maintain clear and accurate records of team activity and task completion
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and team development

What We re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering discipline (or a recognised apprenticeship)
• Previous experience in electrical maintenance, ideally within a heavy industry environment
• A flexible, problem-solving approach and a keen eye for safety and quality
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• The drive to learn, develop and support your team to succeed

Evidence of qualifications will be required.

What s in It for You?

Our client offers an inclusive and progressive working environment where your contribution is truly valued. You ll also benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• Shift Allowance
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance cover
• Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via Simply Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Learning and development support throughout your career