Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader to oversee maintenance operations in an automated factory. This role combines management and hands-on work, focusing on leading a team to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate their team while implementing continuous improvement strategies. With a competitive salary and opportunities for further training, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognized engineering apprenticeship or hold relevant engineering qualifications.
• Experience managing a team in production or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all maintenance and technical work in the factory, leading a team of up to 15.
• Drive continuous improvement culture and provide training to engineers.

Skills

Staff Management

Maintenance Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Relevant Engineering Qualifications

Tools

CMMS System

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29.04.2025

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Job Description:

(JB76) Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader

Location: Leicestershire
Type: Permanent
Salary: £49,000 - £53,000 Per Annum (plus benefits and further opportunities )

Role: Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader (70% management & 30% hands on - biased to management)
Salary: £49,000 to £53,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits and opportunities for further progression and training opportunities
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1.30pm to 10pm (flexibility required for the odd weekend working)
Location: Commutable from Anstey, Glenfield, Leicester, Groby and surrounding areas

Company

We are currently recruiting for a Lead Engineer / Maintenance Team Leader to work within a large industrial company at one of their automated factories

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, your role is to oversee all maintenance and technical work in the factory, both proactively and reactivley, leading a maintenance and technical team of up to 15 staff members on shift. This role and opportunity still requires a "hands on" approach with an estimated split of 70% management and 30% hands on. So when the going gets tough, this person will still have an active role to play in supporting the machinery in those occasions and only when required.

This role is to focus on bringing a sense of positivity and enthusiasm to the team, driving a continuous improvement culture and provide support, guidance, training and delegation of works to the team. Planning and scheduling of work and utilising and maximising on the CMMS system. To minimise downtime, establish and combat reoccurring problems, look at first fix right fix, and provide necessary training to engineers by way of upskilling and development on their weaknesses. Health and safety and compliance will form part of this roles responsibility too, ensuring all correct PPE are provided and worn, and correct procedures are followed.
If your strengths are staff management; leading, motivating, supporting, coordinating and driving teams to meet business and operational objectives, then this could be the role for you.

Requirements

Completed a recognized engineering apprenticeship and/or hold relevant engineering qualifications
Management of a team of Engineers, this could be in job positions including Maintenance Team Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager etc.
Worked in a similar environment, such as Production, Manufacturing, Automation or Industrial
Must have great staff / people management skills and experience, someone who can inspire, motivate and lead a team is essential
Familiar with a maintenance management system and delegation to work to a team.
Ability to prioritise and delegate workload and use own initiative in a fast-paced production environment
Exposure and promotion of Health & Safety and Compliance Procedures
Computer literate