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Mechanical Team Lead

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Workington, Cumbria

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Mechanical Team Lead

Are you a natural leader who thrives on developing people, improving processes and making a visible impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Mechanical Team Lead role where you'll shape a strong maintenance team, elevate engineering standards, and directly influence machine performance across a major manufacturing operation.

This isn't a tools‑in‑hand position-it's about leadership, planning, coaching and owning the performance of your team. You'll work closely with an experienced Electrical Lead and manage a capable group including mechanics, apprentices and a chargehand. If you enjoy creating structure, driving accountability, and seeing improvements stick, this role is built for you.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and developing a mechanical maintenance team
Driving machine uptime, reliability and maintenance quality
Owning all planning & scheduling activities
Coaching, mentoring and building a high‑performance culture
Elevating safety, hygiene and compliance across your area
Spearheading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiativesWhat's in It for You

A strong, competitive package with genuinely attractive benefits, including:
10% bonus (20% stretch)
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Private Medical Insurance - single, couple or family cover available
Life Assurance: 6× salary
Pension with up to 8% company contribution
Group Income Protection - up to 3 years at 50% salary
Discount platform + subsidised gym membership (£10 gross, with heavily discounted local gym options)
Bike to Work Scheme up to £2,500This is a role where your leadership genuinely moves the needle - and you're rewarded well for it.

Who We'd Love to Speak To

You don't need every box ticked. If you've led people, understand reactive maintenance environments, and want to grow in a role where structure, development and performance matter, you'll fit right in

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