Workshop Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations in a busy materials handling workshop. In this role, you will lead a small team of engineers to ensure efficient maintenance and repair of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, leadership experience, and a relevant engineering qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and requires excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background in forklifts, automotive, plant or similar sectors.
• Previous experience in a workshop-based role, ideally with leadership or mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor workshop engineers.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities across MHE.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and provide guidance on repair solutions.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Excellent problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Education

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

Job description

Workshop Team Leader

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000

Location: Swanley, Kent

Shift: Monday to Friday - Days

We are seeking a Workshop Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations within a busy materials handling workshop. Leading a small team of engineers, you will ensure efficient maintenance, service and repair of a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), while upholding high standards of performance and safety.

Key Responsibilities of the Workshop Team Leader:

• Lead, support and mentor workshop engineers to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality outputs
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance activities across a range of MHE
• Conduct fault diagnosis and provide guidance on effective repair solutions
• Manage daily workload, prioritising tasks to minimise downtime
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to all health & safety procedures

Key Requirements for Workshop Team Leader:

• Strong mechanical background in forklifts, automotive, plant or similar sectors
• Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a workshop-based role, ideally with leadership or mentoring responsibilities
• Confident communicator with excellent problem-solving skills

Ideal Backgrounds:

• FLT or MHE engineering experience
• Automotive or vehicle mechanics
• Ex-Forces with mechanical and supervisory experience

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills then please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details contact Matthew Lye at Pioneer Selection.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply. Please see our website for further details.