Maintenance Team Leader

Proactive; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automated distribution is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to manage a skilled team at their facility. This role involves overseeing daily maintenance operations, ensuring smooth system functionality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position comes with attractive benefits and a commitment to training and career development.

Benefits

Annual holiday entitlement with buy/sell option

Health cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised gym memberships

Comprehensive training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience required.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across all site equipment.
• Promote health and safety compliance and continuous improvement on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

BTEC HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

DART

SAV Assure

Teams

Siemens S7

Profibus

Canbus

Profinet

ASI Bus

Job description

Are you an experienced engineering leader ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Team Leader to manage a skilled team of engineers and technicians at a fully automated distribution facility in Didcot.

About The Role

You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of a state-of-the-art automated system. You will lead daily maintenance operations, coordinate repair activities, and be the main on-site contact for the client. Your role will also include driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting site performance through effective maintenance strategy implementation.

Shift Pattern

• Early: 06:00 - 14:00 (Mon - Fri)
• Late: 14:00 - 22:00 (Mon - Fri)
• Night: 22:00 - 06:00 (Mon - Fri)
• One Saturday day shift every 4 weeks (09:00 - 17:00), combined with early/late shifts Tues-Fri that week
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers, technicians, and apprentices
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities across all site equipment
• Act as the key liaison with the client for daily operational updates
• Complete technical reporting using CMMS, DART, SAV Assure, and Teams
• Support or cover the Site Engineering Manager when needed
• Manage support escalations and remote ticketing
• Promote health and safety compliance and continuous improvement on site
  
  

Essential

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or BTEC HNC/HND in Engineering
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience
• Proven leadership experience
• Working knowledge of Siemens S7, Profibus, Canbus, Profinet, and ASI Bus
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in materials handling or logistics environments
• Familiarity with automated warehousing systems
  
  

Benefits

• Annual holiday entitlement with buy/sell option
• Health cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Subsidised gym memberships
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities from day one
  
  

Ready to lead a high-performing team in a cutting-edge automated environment? Apply today and be part of a business that values technical excellence and continuous improvement

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.