Multi-Skilled Maintenance Team Leader
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Team Leader to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art sortation facility. You don't need to have experience as a team leader to be in contention for this role as it would suit a motivated engineer looking to step up.
You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly automated environment, working with equipment such as conveyors and PLC-controlled systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a modern facility that offers cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and strong progression opportunities.
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About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Team Leader to join our fast-paced, state-of-the-art sortation facility. You don't need to have experience as a team leader to be in contention for this role as it would suit a motivated engineer looking to step up.
You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly automated environment, working with equipment such as conveyors and PLC-controlled systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a modern facility that offers cutting-edge technology, ongoing training, and strong progression opportunities.
About the Team
Our team of Maintenance Engineers are highly skilled control systems engineers who lead a team within our fully automated facility. This is a key position combining 80% hands-on technical work and 20% administrative responsibility.
As a team leader, you will oversee maintenance, automation, and control operations using advanced technologies and be provided with an outstanding platform to enhance your technical expertise and leadership capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and clerks
- Prioritise maintenance activities and allocate tasks effectively
- Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on automation systems
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
- Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimise operational downtime
- Maintaining and troubleshooting work on conveyors, motors, sensors, VFDs, scanners and pneumatic system and PLC-controlled systems (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for system performance
- Ensure compliance with health & safety standards
- Maintain accurate records using CMMS/Maximo systems
- Support installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Collaborate closely with operations during peak periods
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering Degree (HNC/HND)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills
- Knowledge of conveyors, sorters, motors, sensors, relays, and drives
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Strong understanding of health & safety practices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime
- 17th / 18th Edition desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Company pension scheme
- Paid maternity leave
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team
- Modern, automated working environment
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Equal Opportunity Statement
- UPS is committed to treating all individuals fairly. Recruitment, selection, training, promotion, and compensation are based on merit, experience, and job-related criteria. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Employee Type:
- Permanent
- UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 17th / 18th Edition desirable but not essential
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