Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader to oversee production activities and ensure quality standards. This role involves leading a team, maintaining a safe working environment, and driving continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have substantial mechanical skills and experience in a manufacturing setting, along with strong communication and leadership abilities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance production efficiency and foster a collaborative work culture. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mechanical manufacturing.
• Skills in mechanical instrument and special machine building.
• Understanding technical drawings and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and maintain safety standards.
• Lead and motivate the team towards production goals.
• Communicate expectations and mentor new starters.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Apprenticeship

City & Guilds

ONC

CSE/GCSE/NVQ in English & Math

CMI Level 2 Team Leadership Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP Systems

Measuring Instruments

Hand Tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader

Job Purpose:

Working alongside the production manager to:

• Oversee department H&S and quality needs,
• Maintain a clean & tidy working environment – using the 5s philosophy,
• Develop & maintain individuals’ training and skill requirements,
• Lead teams and direct focus towards goals for achieving production deliverables,
• Be a strong communicator and team motivator,
• Act as an ambassador/voice of the mechanical fitting team,
• Demonstrate strong engineering, mechanical skills to assist with manufacturing/production problems,
• Participate in working activities & solve working problems,
• Focus on continuous improvements by creating efficiencies, implementing & completing projects,
• Cover areas/tasks in the absence of the production manager.

Job Summary:

Supervising daily work activities, maintaining a safe working environment, supporting the production manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Department H&S – work area checks at end of working day – promoting good housekeeping.
• Overseeing machine build progress.
• Achieving production deliverables ready for electrical fitting and FAT’s.
• Communicating, leading & motivating the team.
• Act as an educator, communicate expectations – processes, procedures, quality standards & mentoring individuals, e.g., apprentices, new starters.
• Encouraging collaboration & teamwork.
• Setting high quality expectations & upskilling others.
• Reviewing shelf-life of adhesives, checking stock levels of consumables – requesting purchase.
• Working strategically with production manager, updating on successes, issues, concerns & opportunities – verbally or by written report.
• Achieving machine delivery dates.
• Achieving budgeted hours.
• Reducing internal quality errors resulting in re-work or scrap.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

• Ideally Apprenticeship trained, City & Guilds, ONC, trade qualification. CSE, GCSE, NVQ in English & Math, or other relevant qualifications.
• CMI level 2 team leadership diploma or other supervisor training courses.
• Skills & Knowledge in Mechanical Instrument / Special machine building and fitting.
• Understanding and working to technical drawings, using measuring instruments & following SOPs.
• Bench craft skills – marking, drilling, cutting, threading, forming & using various hand tools.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Electro-mechanical experience.
• Forklift counterbalance licence preferred.

Good communicator, friendly & approachable, a “go-to” person. Logical and methodical, calm, and task & team focused. Able to work under pressure, enjoy challenges, and willing to go the extra mile.