Lead Mechanical Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in heavy engineering is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to enhance reliability and performance in their Chesterfield facility. The role involves managing a skilled team, overseeing maintenance schedules, and driving continuous improvement projects. With a focus on engineering excellence, the company offers an attractive salary package including pension contributions, healthcare support, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

5% pension

Healthcare support

Private medical

Cycle to work scheme

Free products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heavy engineering manufacturing.
• Hands-on knowledge of pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment.
• Flexible and dependable, able to support a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of six skilled Engineers.
• Plan weekly maintenance schedules and oversee improvement projects.
• Take ownership of mechanical investigations and solutions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

This range is provided by Morgan Ryder. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Recruitment Expert with 20 Years Experience in Engineering & Operations

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Manufacturing | Heavy Engineering

Excellent salary and package including: 5% pension, healthcare support, private medical, cycle to work scheme and free products.

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in rotating equipment, pumps, and bearings? Do you enjoy leading a team, driving performance and making real improvements on the shop floor? We would love to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer/ Maintenance Supervisor to take charge of engineering reliability and performance, reducing downtime and making the most of the plant's potential. This role is a vital cog in a 24/7 operation, with influence across the site and close collaboration with the Engineering Manager—who you will also be deputising for when required.

You will manage a team of six skilled Engineers, plan weekly maintenance schedules, oversee continuous improvement projects and take ownership of mechanical investigations and solutions. It’s a challenging, rewarding role with real impact.

Requirements

• Degree (or minimum HND) in Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in a heavy engineering manufacturing environment
• Hands-on knowledge of pumps, bearings, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics (steam systems a plus)
• Confident team leader and motivator, with strong organisational and planning skills
• Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement and CAPEX project support
• Flexible and dependable, able to support a 24/7 operation (on-call required)

On Offer

You will join a company who are serious about engineering excellence and investing in people and their facilities.

• Pension: 4% employee / 5% employer contribution
• Early access to earned pay
• Private medical cover
• Employee healthcare support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to high street & retail discounts
• Free products every month after 3-month qualifying period
• Regular inflation-linked salary reviews

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark on a dynamic site with exciting projects ahead, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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