Facilities Team Leader (Maintenance)

Adecco; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Facilities Team Leader in Gateshead to manage a team in facilities maintenance. The candidate should have strong experience in electrical and mechanical systems, leadership skills, and relevant certifications. A competitive salary between £47,000 and £50,000 along with an excellent benefits package is offered. This role involves a day shift schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the team's success and sparking innovation in maintenance operations.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

6% pension contributions

Opportunities for progression

Company support for training courses

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a facilities maintenance team.
• Strong Health and Safety knowledge in an engineering environment.
• Capable of diagnosing motors and drives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small facilities maintenance team.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fault finding

Electrical and mechanical maintenance

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

BTEC, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Recognised Engineering apprenticeship

18th Edition – BS7671 certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join Our Client's Team as a Facilities Team Leader (Maintenance)!

Salary: £47,000-£50,000

Shifts: Day shift only – half day Friday!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? We are on the lookout for a Facilities Team Leader to join our innovative engineering team! If you have a passion for maintenance, fault finding, and repairs, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a small team within facilities maintenance (must have experience of leading a team)
• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on a variety of electrical and mechanical systems
• Interact with SAP to manage work orders efficiently
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimise downtime
• Conduct electrical fault finding and diagnose motors and drives
• Assist in the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and improvement projects
• Ensure all planned maintenance work meets high standards and is completed on time
• Keep meticulous records of time spent on tasks and update reports

Key Qualifications:

• BTEC, HNC, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• Recognised Engineering apprenticeship
• 18th Edition – BS7671 certification is essential
• Strong Health and Safety knowledge in an engineering environment
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £50,000 and a fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays to recharge and relax
• 6% pension contributions to secure your future
• Opportunities for progression – we love to see our team members grow!
• Company support for any justified courses to enhance your skills and knowledge

Working Hours

Enjoy a day shift only (Mon‑Fri) with a half‑day on Fridays.

Be Part of Something Special!

In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated team of engineers, contributing to the maintenance. Your technical expertise will be invaluable as you collaborate and innovate to ensure our operations run smoothly.

What Sets Us Apart?

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and challenging the status quo. Your ideas matter here, and we encourage everyone to bring their unique perspectives to the table.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong electrical bias and a passion for engineering, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving change and making a real impact.

Apply Now!

Send us your CV and let’s embark on this exciting journey together! Your future awaits with us.

Candidate and Equality Information

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.