Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

Astute People; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Team Lead for a role focusing on the mechanical maintenance of plant equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in power generation fields, competency with safety legislation, and strong prioritization skills. This position offers a salary range of £50,000 to £66,000, with benefits including overtime pay, annual leave, and a pension contribution. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus scheme

Overtime pay at 1.5x hourly rate

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering background in power generation fields such as Energy from Waste or Biomass.
• Strong understanding of safety legislation and industry standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment.
• Monitor rotating machinery for safe operation.
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with inspections and documentation.

Skills

Engineering background within power generation

Competency in relevant safety legislation

5+ years of relevant experience

Familiarity with equipment inspections

Effective prioritising and decision-making

Confident communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will :

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
• Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
• Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
• Support accident, incident and near‑miss investigations
• Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
• Review and recommend spare parts holdings
• Set and manage the mechanical department budget

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following :

• Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
• Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

Personal skills

The Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role would suit someone who is :

• Comfortable working in a demanding environment
• Effective at prioritising and decision‑making
• Confident with written and verbal communication
• Computer literate

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role

£50,000 - £66,000 + benefits

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful