Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader

HUDSON SHRIBMAN; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mechanical production is seeking a Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader to oversee the H&S and quality needs of the department. The ideal candidate will lead teams, motivate staff, and ensure production deliverables are met while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience, demonstrating strong mechanical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Understanding and working from technical drawings and SOPs.
• Skills in bench craft: marking, drilling, cutting, threading.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department health & safety and maintain a clean environment.
• Lead teams towards production deliverables and goals.
• Communicate, mentor, and encourage collaboration within the team.

Skills

Mechanical Instrument Knowledge

Team Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Continuous Improvement

Education

Apprenticeship trained / City & Guilds / ONC

CMI Level 2 Team Leadership Diploma

NVQ in English & Math

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP Systems

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,
• Represent the mechanical fitting team as an ambassador/voice,
• Demonstrate strong engineering and mechanical skills to resolve manufacturing/production issues,
• Participate in work 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 – conduct work area checks at the end of each day – promote good housekeeping.
• Oversee machine build progress.
• Achieve production deliverables ready for electrical fitting and FATs.
• Communicate, lead, and motivate the team.
• Act as an educator, communicate expectations – processes, procedures, quality standards & mentor individuals, e.g., apprentices, new starters.
• Encourage collaboration & teamwork.
• Set high-quality expectations & upskill others.
• Review shelf-life of adhesives, check stock levels of consumables, and request purchases.
• Work strategically with the production manager, updating on successes, issues, concerns & opportunities – verbally or in reports.
• Achieve machine delivery dates.
• Meet budgeted hours.
• Reduce internal quality errors resulting in rework or scrap.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Ideally apprenticeship trained, City & Guilds, ONC, trade qualification, CSE, GCSE, NVQ in English & Math, or equivalent.
• CMI level 2 team leadership diploma or other supervisor training courses.
• Skills & Knowledge in Mechanical Instrument / Special machine building and fitting.
• Understanding and working from 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 with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Electro-mechanical experience.
• Forklift counterbalance license preferred.

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