Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias)

ZipRecruiter; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Maintenance Team Leader (Electrical Bias) in Livingston. This role focuses on hands-on leadership to maximize equipment availability and uphold high health & safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in heavy engineering, strong knowledge of hydraulics, and a proven track record in team management. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £40K plus an additional shift allowance of up to £10K.

Benefits

33 Days holiday entitlement

Free on-site electrical vehicle parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a heavy engineering or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, HV/MV electrical systems, and pressure systems.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and schedule your team to meet maintenance objectives.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability and overall effectiveness.
• Manage contractors and ensure H&S compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Planning skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Tools

PLC systems

CMMS

Job description

Overview

Location: Livingston
Shifts: 3-shift rotation (Days, Mids, Nights)
Salary: Circa £40K + up to £10K shift allowance
Recruiter: First Achieve Engineering (on behalf of our client)

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.
• 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 in 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.
• To be considered for this role, please send your CV and one of our engineering experts will be in touch. Due to the nature of our clients business sponsorships will not be offered.