Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Team Lead for an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire. The role offers a salary between £50,000 and £66,000, along with benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a pension scheme. Candidates should have a proven background in engineering for power generation and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities involve overseeing mechanical maintenance, safety compliance, and team leadership. This position ensures a full-time work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus scheme

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate

Qualifications

• Engineering background in Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering.
• Competency in safety legislation and industry standards.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment.
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation.
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning.
• Maintain compliance with inspections and documentation.
• Manage safety systems and lifting gear.
• Lead mechanical personnel and manage departmental duties.

Skills

Engineering background within power generation

Competency in safety legislation

5+ years of relevant experience

Familiarity with equipment inspections

Effective decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer Team Lead to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

This Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £66,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.

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

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.