Lead Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Derby seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor to manage engineering reliability in a heavy manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading a team, planning maintenance, and driving continuous improvement efforts. Join a company focused on engineering excellence and enjoy a competitive salary package and benefits.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Employee healthcare support

Cycle to work scheme

Access to high street & retail discounts

Free products after 3-month qualifying period

Regular inflation-linked salary reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a heavy engineering manufacturing environment.
• Confident team leader/motivator with strong organisational skills.
• Flexible and dependable, capable of supporting a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Bearings

Rotating equipment

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Job description

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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.