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Job DescriptionMaintenance Team Leader 58,549 Leicester (Nights)Shift Pattern: Panama (6:30am 6:30pm, 3-on/2-off rotation)We are seeking a driven and confident Maintenance Team Leader to join a high-speed food production site in Leicester. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing a small team of engineers while remaining active in delivering both proactive and reactive maintenance support on highly automated systems.Salary & Benefits:Base salary: 58,549Regular overtime available (earning potential +2,000)Overtime rate: x1.127Matched pension20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Future training support including HNC sponsorshipOpportunity to progress internallyYour Role:As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will lead a team of 35 engineers on a permanent night shift. You''ll be responsible for delegating tasks, managing holiday rotas, supporting appraisals, and ensuring smooth shift handoversall while delivering essential maintenance operations.Key Responsibilities:Leading and mentoring a team of engineers during night shiftsAssigning and overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasksResponding to breakdowns and ensuring effective reactive maintenanceParticipating in project work and continuous improvement initiativesDeveloping engineering capability through training and guidanceParticipating in appraisals, disciplinaries, and day-to-day leadership dutiesEnsuring accurate maintenance documentation and complianceMaintenance Expertise Required:This position requires solid hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.The successful candidate will:Hold NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineeringDemonstrate strong electrical fault-finding skills (multimeter use, safety circuits, panels, motors, sensors, relays)Be confident in mechanical maintenance (belts, chains, bearings, vibration diagnostics)Be able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematicsHave experience working within a structured maintenance regime (PPM & reactive)Possess working knowledge of PLC input/output checks and HMIs (no programming needed)Have the ability to work under pressure and lead by example during urgent maintenance situationsWhy This Role?This is a perfect opportunity for a current Maintenance Engineer looking to take a step into leadershipor for an experienced Team Leader ready to join a larger facility with room for advancement. You''ll benefit from structured progression routes, support for further education (including time off), and an environment that values proactive ideas in maintenance operations.If you''re motivated to lead a maintenance team and grow in your engineering career, contact Faisal or email your CV. ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, marriage and civil partnership, maternity, disability, belief, or orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr