Mechanical Team Leader

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

Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader

£53,000 per annum + Bonus up to £5k + Enhanced Overtime + External Training + Career Progression

Monday - Friday | Nights 21:30 – 6:00

Shepton Mallet

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Fitter ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want a role where you can lead a team, progress within a world‑class organisation and boost your earnings through increased overtime and monthly bonuses?

Due to internal promotions, we are seeking a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join a highly skilled team within a global, multi-million‑pound organisation.

In this role, you'll be responsible for leading a team of fitters and engineers to deliver planned maintenance across a variety of equipment and machinery, while also reacting quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime. As a team leader, you will also work closely with site managers and other leaders to provide updates and feedback on plant performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting. You may already be in a supervisory role, or you could be a senior engineer looking to take the next step into leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market‑leading business that invests heavily in its people, offering continuous improvement, clear progression opportunities, generous benefits, and the chance to significantly enhance your earnings.

Fore further details please click apply - REF 4587

The Role:

• Leading a team of 4 fitters
• 90% hands‑on 10% admin/leadership responsibilities
• Providing maintenance within one of the UK's largest quarries

The Candidate:

• Working experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Previous experience as a senior or team leader (or ready to step up into leadership)
• Background in a manufacturing or industrial environment