Job Title: Engineering Mechanical Lead
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 (Depending on Experience)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (07:00–15:30 and 07:00–15:00 split)
Join a Leading UK Manufacturer
My client a respected UK manufacturer known for producing essential hygiene products. With a commitment to continuous improvement, high standards, and team development, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role where you’ll shape site performance, drive equipment reliability, and influence future growth.
About the Role
As Mechanical Lead, you'll play a vital role in hitting the site’s performance and downtime targets. You’ll drive positive change by refining the preventative maintenance system, leading investigations into mechanical failures, and learning from past events to improve asset reliability. You'll also oversee spares procurement, repair control (internal and external), and support the planning and execution of CAPEX projects. Once up to speed, you’ll deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the mechanical engineering team of 6, plus 1 apprentice, setting daily tasks and weekly plans
Manage both reactive maintenance and structured PPM schedules
Investigate root causes of mechanical failures and implement long-term solutions
Oversee spares management and refurbishment o...