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Now Hiring: Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical)
Location: Paint Operations, Banbury
3 Shifts Monday to Friday 55-56k plus
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Share scheme
* Employee assist program
* Workwear
* Free on-site parking
* Pension scheme
About the Role
Are you ready to lead from the front in a fast-paced, high-tech paint operation environment? We're looking for a Maintenance Technician Team Leader (Electrical) to join the Paint Maintenance team in Banbury.
This is more than just a maintenance role - you'll lead a skilled team, drive improvements, ensure equipment runs at its best, and play a vital part in hitting safety, quality, cost, and efficiency targets.
Your Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision:
- Lead a team of Maintenance Technicians on shift.
- Ensure safety, motivation, and performance of the team.
- Deliver daily shift briefs and handovers.
- Conduct appraisals, training, and team development.
Maintenance & Technical Support:
- Provide technical support to paint operations.
- Drive equipment uptime and reliability.
- Carry out fault finding and implement effective solutions.
- Use CMMS and other systems to log and improve maintenance performance.
Safety & Compliance:
- Ensure all team activities comply with H&S standards.
- Drive a zero-incident culture with lockout/tagout, PPE compliance, and 5S practices.
- Lead investigations into near misses and incidents.
Continuous Improvement:
- Champion CIP initiatives and lean principles.
- Lead cost-down, error-proofing, and energy-saving projects.
- Support installation of new technologies and upgrades.
Performance & Reporting:
- Track and report KPIs.
- Manage shift costs, overtime, and resource planning.
- Drive actions from EOS scores, employee engagement, and suggestion schemes.
What We're Looking For
Skills & Experience
- Electrical/Mechanical Apprenticeship - time-served.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- PLC fault finding & programming - Siemens, Allen Bradley preferred.
- Experience with robotics, inverters, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC/DC systems, and networked control systems (Ethernet, Interbus S, Modbus, etc.)
- Knowledge of CMMS, preventative maintenance, and system controls.
- Microsoft Office & technical documentation skills.
Certifications & Training
- IOSH certified.
- Leadership training (e.g. ELLT).
- Familiarity with IATF 16949, CDM, and safe systems of work.
- Internal training: Charter Training, Process Principles.
Why Join?
- Work with cutting-edge technology in a leading manufacturing facility.
- Be part of a company that values growth, fairness, and innovation.
- Drive real change in safety, quality, and performance.
- Enjoy career development, internal training, and a strong team culture.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're a driven electrical maintenance professional with leadership experience and a passion for performance, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now and become a key part of the Paint Operations success story.
