Site Team Leader

Pertemps; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering company seeks an On-site Team Leader for mechanical fitting projects in Kidderminster and across the UK. The role involves hands-on leadership, supervision of installations, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers a salary starting from £37,000, overtime opportunities, and career progression to Project Engineer roles.

Benefits

£75/day site allowance when travelling

Paid accommodation and travel

Access to company van

Full training and development

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical fitting or site experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience with wear linings or steel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise small teams on mechanical site installations.
• Ensure compliance with site targets and safety.
• Support team development and training.

Skills

Mechanical fitting experience

Site leadership experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid Safety Passport (ECITB or equivalent)

First Aid training

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

On-site Team Leader – Mechanical Fitting
Location: Kidderminster + UK-wide Site Travel
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Salary: From £37,000 per year + Overtime + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a hands-on leader with a background in mechanical fitting, lining systems, or industrial site work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, UK-based engineering company working on high-impact industrial projects across the country. This is a frontline leadership role with career progression built in.

The Role
As an On-site Team Leader, you’ll supervise small teams on live industrial sites, ensuring installations are delivered safely, to specification, and on time. You’ll remain hands-on, supporting the team with fitting, lining (rubber, ceramic, or steel), and fabrication tasks — while also acting as the key site contact. When not on site, you’ll assist with operations in the Kidderminster-based workshop.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and work with small teams on mechanical site installations

• Supervise fitting, lining, and fabrication work

• Conduct daily briefs and ensure team compliance with site targets and safety

• Monitor PPE, equipment, and site documentation

• Work closely with the Production and Project Managers to coordinate resources

• Promote a safety-first culture and represent the brand to clients

• Identify any non-conforming materials or work and report accordingly

• Support team development and training

Requirements:

• Hands-on mechanical fitting or site experience (shutdowns, industrial installs, etc.)

• Site leadership or team lead experience

• Experience with wear linings, fitting, or steel fabrication

• Valid Safety Passport (ECITB or equivalent)

• First Aid trained

• Able to read engineering drawings

• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable:

• Certifications: Slinger/Signaller, Lift Supervisor, MEWP, Telehandler

• Confined space training

• Welding or fabrication background

• Supervisor experience in site services or off-site manufacture

Why Apply?

• Salary from £37,000 + overtime

• £75/day site allowance when travelling

• Paid accommodation and travel for UK-wide projects

• Career progression to Project Engineer roles

• Access to company van

• Full training and development provided

• Work with a highly respected engineering business and global clients

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