Workshop Team Leader

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

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

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