Mechanical Maintenance Team Lead – Nights, £53k + £5k Bonus

Elix Sourcing Solutions; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization in Shepton Mallet is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader. In this position, you will lead a team of fitters and engineers, overseeing planned maintenance and addressing breakdowns to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, possibly in a leading role or ready to advance. This is a unique opportunity to work in a market-leading business known for investing in staff development and offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus up to £5k

Enhanced overtime

External training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance engineering or fitting.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience, or readiness to step up.
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of fitters to deliver planned maintenance.
• React quickly to machine breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with site managers to provide feedback on performance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Team leadership

Hands-on maintenance skills

Job description

A global engineering organization in Shepton Mallet is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader. In this position, you will lead a team of fitters and engineers, overseeing planned maintenance and addressing breakdowns to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, possibly in a leading role or ready to advance. This is a unique opportunity to work in a market-leading business known for investing in staff development and offering competitive benefits.