Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer based in the Penistone area of South Yorkshire. They are looking for an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (with an Electrical bias) to be a hands-on member of the engineering maintenance team, providing leadership and motivation. You will be responsible for identifying and prioritising pro-active and reactive maintenance tasks on a daily basis.

This would suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where Mechanical & Electrical Engineers are managed (e.g. Engineering Supervisor / Maintenance Team Leader / Maintenance Manager / Maintenance Engineer Leader / Engineering Manager). 

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, days and nights on rotation.

Salary: £46,272 basic + £3,093 shift allowance (total £49,365)

Main responsibilities:

•    Leadership of multi-skilled Engineering team, including delegation of work, monitoring individuals, team performance, coaching and mentoring Engineers and Apprentices
•    Drive daily performance and objectives
•    Maintaining PPM adherence
•    Maintaining monitoring systems
•    Leading shift and departmental projects
•    Completing personal objectives in line with business requirements
•    Liaise with Engineering Manager regarding Continuous Improvement and long-term projects.
•    Provide hands on support for shift teams

Requirements:
           
•    Qualified in Engineering (NVQ Level 3) / Apprentice trained, with an Electrical bias.
•    Time served multi-skilled engineer with a strong technical knowledge in heavy Manufacturing
•    Knowledge of modern Maintenance techniques, Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques
•    Flexible and motivational 
•    Previous experience of leading a multi-disciplined engineering team 
•    Experience with Agility Maintenance Planning would be advantageous