Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias)

First Achieve Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site electrical vehicle parking

33 days holiday entitlement

Shift allowance up to £10K

Job summary

First Achieve Ltd is recruiting a Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) for a leading client in Edinburgh. You will lead a skilled maintenance team, maximise equipment availability, and uphold health and safety standards to support production targets and excellent service.

The role requires hands-on leadership with 5+ years in heavy engineering, strong hydraulics and HV/MV electrical knowledge, and familiarity with PLCs and CMMS. 3-shift rotation and UK work eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in heavy engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, HV/MV electrical systems.
• Experience with PLC systems and CMMS desirable.
• Proven leadership and budgeting experience.
• Willingness to work 3-shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule maintenance to meet objectives.
• Act as High Voltage Senior AP (training provided).
• Drive reliability and OEE improvements.
• Manage contractors and ensure H&S compliance.
• Support cost control and procurement.
• Lead CI initiatives and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

CMMS

PLC systems

HV/MV electrical

Job description

Location: East Lothian Shifts: 3-shift rotation (Days, Backs, Nights) 37 Hour Work Week Salary: Circa £40K + up to £10K shift allowance

First Achieves Engineering Department is actively recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) on behalf of our leading client in Edinburgh.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maximising equipment availability, ensuring high standards of health & safety, and guiding a skilled maintenance team to support production targets and deliver excellent service.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, HV/MV electrical systems, LOLER, and pressure systems.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and CMMS is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership skills - experience managing teams is preferred.
• Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Financial awareness and experience with maintenance budgets and procurement.
• Must be willing to work on a 3 shift rotation, Days, Mids, Nights.
• Time served with valid UK documentation.

What's is it for you?

• Competitive rate of pay Circa £40K plus additional shift allowance up to £10K.
• The opportunity to grow in a globally known leading manufacturing company.
• 33 Days holiday entitlement, rising with service.
• Free on-site electrical vehicle parking.

Due to the nature of our clients business sponsorships will not be offered.