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Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical)

Coalville, Leicestershire

Days, 50 hours per week, alternating Saturday mornings

£18-£20 per hour (£46,800-£52,000 per year) + Call-out

We are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join a busy manufacturer in Coalville. This is a practical, leadership role where you will guide a small maintenance team, take ownership of planned and reactive tasks, and set the standard for safety, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a small maintenance team (Maintenance Manager, newly qualified engineer, apprentice, experienced engineer) on day-to-day mechanical tasks

Take a hands-on approach with breakdowns, PPMs, and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure Health & Safety policies are followed and lead by example

Support team development through training, mentoring, and guidance

Manage job reporting and maintain accurate records

Organise spares, critical assets, and consumables

Assist with contractors and suppliers, ensuring adherence to site procedures

Stand in for the Maintenance Manager when required

Be part of the call-out rota (1 in /4)Candidate Requirements:

Completed Mechanical Maintenance/Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IOSH or similar Health & Safety qualification

Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic knowledge with understanding of electrical systems

Proven experience leading or supervising a maintenance team

Ability to challenge and support team members to achieve performance and quality standards

Good organisational and communication skills

Flexible and willing to cover on-call duties and overtimeThis is a hands-on leadership role offering competitive pay, practical responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact within a supportive, small maintenance tea

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