Mechanical Team Leader

Russell Taylor Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Enhanced pension

Sick pay

Life assurance

Healthcare benefits

Employee assistance

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leader to direct maintenance at our Ellesmere Port site. You will lead the team, coordinate planned and corrective maintenance, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.

You will manage contractors, oversee CMMS records, and drive reliability improvements while coordinating shutdowns. A strong mechanical background in heavy industry and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience essential.
• Mechanical maintenance background in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with CMMS and critical spares management.
• COMAH site experience and IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at the site.
• Oversee planned, preventive and corrective maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Develop and lead the maintenance team; manage contractors.
• Ensure accurate records in CMMS and coordinate with planning, reliability and procurement.
• Drive equipment reliability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate three planned shutdowns per year and manage shutdown works.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety leadership

Team development

Contractors management

Education

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Vacancy Title: Mechanical Team Leader Contract Type: Permanent Location: Ellesmere Port Industry: General Manufacturing Manufacturing MANUFACTURING Salary: £60,000 Basic + Bonus + Benefits Start Date: 2026-11-02 REF: J91988802 Contact Name: Matt Martin Contact Email: [e-mail] Vacancy Published: 1 day ago Mechanical Engineering Team Leader + £55,000-£60,000 Basic + Bonus + Benefits + Industrial Engineering + Ellesmere Port +

Company

Our client is a leading European producer of sustainable, waste-based biodiesel, backed by a major international organisation. With operations across the UK and Europe, the business is committed to supporting the transition to lower-carbon transport through innovative technology, sustainable production and operational excellence. With a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement and employee development, this is an opportunity to join an established organisation within a growing and forward-thinking industry.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Mechanical) to lead and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities at a key UK manufacturing site. Working Monday to Friday, 8am4pm, you will take ownership of planned, preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with operational priorities. You will lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team, manage contractors, oversee maintenance stores and critical spares, and ensure accurate work records are maintained through the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Working closely with planning, reliability and procurement teams, you will drive equipment reliability, improve maintenance performance and identify opportunities for cost savings. You will also play a key role in delivering three planned shutdowns each year, coordinating major maintenance works within demanding timeframes. Overtime and extended hours during shutdown periods will be required.

Person

We are looking for a confident, proactive and autonomous maintenance leader who can take ownership, make decisions and drive results with minimal supervision. Proven leadership experience is essential, with the ability to manage and develop a team, lead contractors, prioritise workloads and maintain high standards of safety and performance. You will ideally have a mechanical maintenance background within the oil and gas, chemical, process or a similar heavy industrial environment, supported by a relevant trade apprenticeship. Experience with CMMS, critical spares management and maintenance engineering standards is important, while COMAH site experience, an HNC in Mechanical Engineering and an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a commitment to continuous improvement and developing others.

Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• enhanced pension
• company sick pay
• life assurance
• healthcare benefits
• an Employee Assistance Programme
• enhanced family leave