Electrical Team Lead
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Team Leader to lead our manufacturing/production department. This role is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and minimising production downtime through proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and equipment optimisation.
Key Responsibilities and Experience
Lead Engineering Team Maintenance & Repair
- Carry out and lead morning meeting to ensure the engineering team know are all aligned with work schedules
- Communicate effectively with team in order to maintain an effective well informed team.
- Attend weekly TPM meeting to report reactive and planned maintenance
- Liaise with the engineering manager and report added value issues that may arise throughout the day.
- Prepare equipment schedules ready for the next job to ensure that equipment meets required specifications.
- Oversee and assist in job changes, setting up and adjusting cold end and added value equipment as necessary in order to maintain efficient operations during and after production.
- Identify and rectify maintenance faults to maintain efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Complete and update systems with maintenance reports
- Comply with Company Health and Safety Procedures in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ensure that all health and safety practices are adhered to and the risk assessments are followed.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
- Understanding of electrical/engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Understanding of preventive maintenance principles and practices
- Conduct routine preventive maintenance and continuous improvement schedules
- Provide technical support during job changes to minimise changeover downtime.
- Collaborate with production teams to optimise equipment performance and troubleshoot operational issues.
- Ensure safety, quality, and continuous improvement in all aspects of work performance.
Team Leadership & Communication
- Communicate effectively with all department employees to maintain a well-informed and cohesive team.
- Manage Shift team responsibilities, demonstrating leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Great customer relationship experience
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to industrial equipment and machinery
- May require working at heights using mobile elevated work platforms.
- Work to Company Health and Safety Procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
Experience & Qualifications
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications (Minimum NVQ Lv3 or equivalent)
- Previous Leadership Experience - Proven track record in automated industrial maintenance and engineering team leadership.
- Experience leading in automated manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency in electronic communication methods and systems APS, SAP, WMS or similar
- Competency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Strong written communication abilities for documentation and reporting
- Excellent verbal communication skills for team interaction and technical discussions
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Strong benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth
- This is a Monday - Friday DAYS only role
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Global Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!
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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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