Electrical Maintenance Team Leader – HV & 3-Shift

First Achieve Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

First Achieves Engineering Department is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) to join our leading client in Edinburgh. You will lead a shift-based maintenance team, plan daily objectives, and ensure safety and reliability of electrical and hydraulic systems.

The role requires at least 5 years in heavy engineering, strong leadership, and experience with PLCs and CMMS; training for HV responsibilities provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, HV/MV electrical systems, LOLER, and pressure systems.
• Experience with PLC systems and CMMS is desirable.
• Proven leadership skills - experience managing teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule your team to meet daily and strategic maintenance objectives.
• Act as the High Voltage Senior Appointed Person (training provided).
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Manage contractors, ensure H&S compliance, and uphold risk assessment standards.
• Support cost control and optimise use of materials and external services.
• Lead and contribute to CI initiatives and support capital project developments.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Budget awareness

Contractor management

Maintenance supervision

Team management

Tools

PLC systems

CMMS

Job description

First Achieves Engineering Department is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) to join our leading client in Edinburgh. You will lead a shift-based maintenance team, plan daily objectives, and ensure safety and reliability of electrical and hydraulic systems.

The role requires at least 5 years in heavy engineering, strong leadership, and experience with PLCs and CMMS; training for HV responsibilities provided.