Maintenance Team Leader

Position: Maintenance Team Leader (Permanent)
Engineering Team Leader
Near Rugby
£55,000 + excellent benefits
4 on 4 off | Days & Nights | 12-hour shifts

We are recruiting an Engineering Team Leader on behalf of a highly respected automated distribution business with multiple sites across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking, well-invested organisation where engineering plays a critical role in operational success.

The Role As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for leading a shift-based maintenance team within a fast-paced automated environment. The role is hands-on, with a strong focus on people leadership, asset reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of maintenance engineers
Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities
Acting as the escalation point for complex breakdowns and faults
Ensuring compliance with H&S, site standards, and engineering best practice
Driving improvements in up time, efficiency, and maintenance processes
Supporting training, development, and performance management of engineers About You We’re looking for a maintenance professional with supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally from an automated, manufacturing, FMCG, logistics, or distribution environment.
You’ll ideally have:

A strong electrical and/or mechanical maintenance background
Previous experience in a supervisory, senior engineer, or team leader role
Experience working in a fast-paced, automated environment
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
A proactive, calm, and confident leadership style
Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ / HNC / HND or equivalent) What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of £55,000
4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights) offering excellent work-life balance
Strong benefits package
Career progression within a growing, multi-site UK business
A supportive, well-structured engineering function with modern automation If you’re an experienced maintenance engineer ready to step up — or an established team leader looking for a fresh challenge — this is a superb opportunity with a top-tier employer