Mechanical Team Lead
Posted 10 days ago by Manpower Group (UK)
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 chargehand. 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
- 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
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.