Mechanical Team Lead

Overview

Mechanical Team Lead. Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes and making a visible impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Mechanical Team Lead role where you'll shape a strong maintenance team, elevate engineering standards, and directly influence machine performance across a major manufacturing operation.

This isn't a tools‑in‑hand position — it's about leadership, planning, coaching and owning the performance of your team. You'll work closely with an experienced Electrical Lead and manage a capable group including mechanics, apprentices and a charge hand. If you enjoy creating structure, driving accountability, and seeing improvements stick, this role is built for you.

• Leading and developing a mechanical maintenance team
• Driving machine uptime, reliability and maintenance quality
• Owning all planning & scheduling activities
• Coaching, mentoring and building a high‑performance culture
• Elevating safety, hygiene and compliance across your area
• Spearheading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

• A strong, competitive package with genuinely attractive benefits, including:
• 10% bonus (20% stretch)
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance - single, couple or family cover available
• Life Assurance: 6× salary
• Pension with up to 8% company contribution
• Group Income Protection - up to 3 years at 50% salary
• Discount platform + subsidised gym membership (£10 gross, with heavily discounted local gym options)
• Bike to Work Scheme up to £2,500

This is a role where your leadership genuinely moves the needle - and you're rewarded well for it.

You don’t need every box ticked. If you’ve led people, understand reactive maintenance environments, and want to grow in a role where structure, development and performance matter, you'll fit right in.