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.