Team Leader

Rubix UKII; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, recruit a Team Leader Technician to lead skilled technicians in workshop or on-site settings, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery of services.

The role requires installing, commissioning, testing, diagnosing faults, mentoring staff, and managing documentation and client communications to ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Additional specialist training/certification desirable (lifting, electrical testing, confined space, etc.).
• Supervisory/leadership training desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and repair mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate machinery, tools, and test equipment safely and effectively.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support.
• Lead day-to-day operations in the workshop or on-site jobs, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to less experienced technicians.
• Monitor productivity, allocate tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and consumables, raising orders when required.
• Promote continuous improvement in processes, safety, and customer service.
• Support estimating and quoting by advising on job durations, methods, and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and management during job execution.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership

Mentoring

Equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)

Additional specialist training/certification desirable (lifting, electrical testing, confined space)

Job description

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.

The Team Leader Technician is an experienced and multi-skilled engineer, responsible not only for carrying out technical work to the highest standards, but also for providing day-to-day leadership, guidance, and support to technicians within the workshop or on site. The role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of services while acting as the senior technical authority for assigned jobs.

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Duties

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and repair mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate machinery, tools, and test equipment safely and effectively.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the workshop or on-site jobs, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to less experienced technicians.
• Monitor productivity, allocate tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and consumables, raising orders when required.
• Promote continuous improvement in processes, safety, and customer service.
• Support estimating and quoting by advising on job durations, methods, and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and management during job execution.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical expertise in one or more specialist areas
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a wide range of engineering equipment.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work on bespoke or complex jobs.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage own workflow and coordinate others.
• Good communication skills with both colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Additional specialist training/certification desirable (lifting, electrical testing, confined space, etc.).
• Supervisory/leadership training desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.

Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure team members comply with company and statutory health & safety requirements.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure control measures are followed.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.