Mechanical Team Lead

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. What You'll Be Doing 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 What's in It for You 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.

Who We'd Love to Speak To 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.