Mechanical Lead Engineer

Mechanical Shift Lead<br />Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE<br />Hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 17:00<br />Call Out: Not initially required, but may be introduced over time We are currently looking for a Mechanical Shift Lead to join our team and oversee the day-to-day operations of a busy site. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone technically minded who can support and guide a team while ensuring the smooth running of maintenance operations.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a team of Mechanical Engineers
• Supporting and covering for the Mechanical Manager when required
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive repairs
• Carrying out spot checks within plant rooms and associated areas
• Managing day-to-day engineering duties and ensuring issues are resolved promptly
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with risk assessments and site procedures
• Ensuring all documentation and compliance paperwork is completed accurately
• Maintaining high standards across all maintenance operations Experience
• Strong technical/mechanical understanding
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineers is desirable
• Open to candidates with plumbing or electrical qualifications/backgrounds
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Health &amp; Safety awareness essential This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role within a stable Monday–Friday position