MHE Workshop Team Lead: Maintenance & Safety

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Swanley is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations in a busy materials handling workshop. The successful candidate will lead a small team of engineers, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of Material Handling Equipment while maintaining high performance and safety standards. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical background and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a workshop environment.
• Proven track record in maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment.
• Ability to conduct fault diagnosis and provide repair solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor workshop engineers.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Manage daily workload and prioritise tasks.

Skills

Strong mechanical background in forklifts, automotive, plant or similar sectors

Excellent problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Job description

A leading engineering company in Swanley is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations in a busy materials handling workshop. The successful candidate will lead a small team of engineers, ensuring efficient maintenance and repair of Material Handling Equipment while maintaining high performance and safety standards. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical background and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000.