Team Leader / Maintenance Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Team Leader / Maintenance Engineer for a 3-month contract in Rotherham. In this role, you will maintain and repair electrical systems while overseeing a small engineering team. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in a food production environment. Immediate start available with a competitive rate.

Benefits

Work with elite engineering team

Immediate start available

Outside IR35

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food production environment.
• Strong technical understanding of motors.
• Demonstrable leadership experience with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance in a FMCG setting.
• Diagnose faults and perform system repairs.
• Lead and oversee a small team of engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Team Leadership

Fault Diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Electrical Control Panels

Job description

Team Leader / Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias (Days)

Location: Rotherham
Contract Length: 3–6 Months
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7 AM – 4 PM
Rate: £35 (Outside IR35)

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Team Leader / Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 3-month contract. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical systems in a FMCG environment to ensure smooth production processes.

Role Overview:

In this dual-role position, you’ll combine hands-on maintenance with team leadership, working closely with engineers to carry out electrical and mechanical tasks during routine PPM shutdowns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out day-to-day electrical and mechanical maintenance in a FMCG Setting
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot, and perform system repairs
• Lead and oversee a small team of engineers – setting the pace and maintaining high standards
• Ensure compliance with all site and industry standards

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a food production
• Strong technical understanding of PLC systems, motors, and electrical control panels
• Demonstrable leadership experience with a hands-on, proactive approach

Why Join?

• Work with an elite engineering team on high-profile food industry projects
• Outside IR35
• Immediate start available

I am looking to speak to talented Team Leader / maintenance engineers who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew – Trainee Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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