£16/h - Mechanical Team Leader (Corby)

Echo Personnel; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing operation in Corby.

The role combines hands-on assembly of conveyors with strong leadership to drive production targets in a global manufacturing context. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in mechanical assembly, can read engineering drawings and BOMs, and understands ISO 9001/14001/45001 standards.

Qualifications

• Reading and understanding engineering drawings and BOMs.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience in a production environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a mechanical assembly team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on involvement in assembling conveyors and mechanical components.
• Interpret engineering drawings and BOMs to plan manufacturing activities.
• Plan daily workloads and allocate resources to hit production targets.
• Ensure workmanship meets quality specs and engineering standards; monitor KPIs.
• Perform quality inspections, dimensional checks, and torque verifications.
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks, and safety updates.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and ISO standards.
• Maintain production records, training docs, and quality checks.
• Coach and develop team members to improve skills and performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Production target achievement

Team leadership experience

Quality control knowledge

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 in Engineering

Job description

ECHO Personnelis seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leaderto join our client's busy manufacturing operation in Corby.

Our client is a well-established global manufacturer specialising in material handling equipment and conveyor solutions, supplying customers across the logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing industries.

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION !

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team within a fast-paced mechanical manufacturing environment
• Working hands‑on alongside the team to assemble conveyors and mechanical components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Planning daily workloads and allocating resources to achieve production targets
• Ensuring all mechanical assembly work meets quality specifications and engineering standards
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring production KPIs are achieved
• Carrying out quality inspections, dimensional checks, and ensuring correct torque settings
• Delivering daily team briefings, toolbox talks, and safety updates
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, SOPs, and ISO standards
• Maintaining accurate production records, training documentation, and quality checks
• Training, supporting, and coaching team members to improve skills and performance
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing processes
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in mechanical assembly or engineering manufacturing is essential
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Good knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques, fastening methods, and torque settings
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience within a production environment
• Experience managing a team of at least 5 employees
• Proven ability to achieve production targets and KPIs
• Good understanding of quality control, inspections, and manufacturing standards
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work hands‑on while effectively managing and motivating a team
• IOSH Managing Safely, Lean Six Sigma, NVQ Level 3/4 in Engineering or relevant quality qualifications are desirable

Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Location

Corby

Pay Rate

£16.00 per hour