Maintenance Team Leader - 3 Shift

Role: Maintenance Team Leader
Rate: £48 per hour (Umbrella PAYE Inside IR35)
Salary Equivalent: £71k per Annum

Shift Pattern
Rotating 3-shift system, 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 06:00
Weekend overtime as required.

Role Overview
- You will lead and support the effective and efficient operation of production equipment across the site, ensuring downtime is minimised through preventative, reactive, and corrective maintenance. You will also carry out planned preventative maintenance as part of the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

- Support engineers on shift
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
- Carry out PPM activities to schedule
- Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
- Ensure safe working practices at all times
- Communicate effectively across departments and shifts

Candidate Requirements (Essential)

- NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- 3-5 years' experience in a maintenance engineering role (automotive preferred)
- Strong electrical/mechanical fault-finding skills
- Experience with Siemens PLCs including TIA Portal
- Experience with ABB robotics
- Practical, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure with strong attention to detail

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested, please apply with your most recent CV