Maintenance Team Leader: Automated Logistics & Maximo

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to head the engineering team in a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across automated conveyors and material handling equipment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong fault-finding skills, and extensive experience with Maximo CMMS. You will allocate workloads, drive maintenance schedules, and uphold safety standards while supporting engineers on complex breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Maximo CMMS is essential.
• Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering/maintenance team.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Experience working within a fast-paced automated environment.
• Engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering team and allocate workloads.
• Support engineers with complex breakdowns.
• Manage maintenance schedules and record activity in Maximo.
• Drive engineering standards and reduce downtime.
• Ensure planned maintenance is completed effectively.
• Remain hands-on to assist during complex breakdowns.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Fault-finding & breakdown experience

Communications & teamwork

Maintenance scheduling

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader to head the engineering team in a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment, coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across automated conveyors and material handling equipment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong fault-finding skills, and extensive experience with Maximo CMMS. You will allocate workloads, drive maintenance schedules, and uphold safety standards while supporting engineers on complex breakdowns.