Mechanical Team Leader
About the company
Our client is a leading European producer of sustainable, waste-based biodiesel, backed by a major international organisation. With operations across the UK and Europe, the business is committed to supporting the transition to lower-carbon transport through innovative technology, sustainable production and operational excellence. With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement and employee development, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation within a growing and forward-thinking industry.
Your tasks
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) to lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at a key UK manufacturing site. Working Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, you will take ownership of planned, preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational priorities. You will lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, manage contractors, oversee maintenance stores and critical spares, and ensure accurate work records are maintained through the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Working closely with planning, reliability and procurement teams, you will drive equipment reliability, improve maintenance performance and identify opportunities for cost savings. You will also play a key role in delivering three planned shutdowns each year, coordinating major maintenance works within demanding timeframes. Overtime and extended hours during shutdown periods will be required.
Requirements
Person We are looking for a confident, proactive and autonomous maintenance leader who can take ownership, make decisions and drive results with minimal supervision. Proven leadership experience is essential, with the ability to manage and develop a team, lead contractors, prioritise workloads and maintain high standards of safety and performance. You will ideally have a mechanical maintenance background within the oil and gas, chemical, process or a similar heavy industrial environment, supported by a relevant trade apprenticeship. Experience with CMMS, critical spares management and maintenance engineering standards is important, while COMAH site experience, an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and developing others. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive employment package, including 33 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced pension and company sick pay, life assurance, healthcare benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced family leave.
Other
Mechanical Engineering Team Leader + £55,000-£60,000 Basic + Bonus + Benefits + Industrial Engineering + Ellesmere Port