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 of repairable parts

Support the installation and commissioning of capital projects

Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and other departments to meet site KPIs

Provide hands-on technical support when required

Drive process improvements and implement change

Ensure Health & Safety compliance through audits, SOPs, and proactive site monitoring

Liaise with external contractors and suppliers, maintaining safety and quality standards

Deputise for the Engineering Manager during absence

About You:

Strong background in mechanical engineering, ideally from a heavy industrial environment

In-depth knowledge of pumps, bearings, and rotating equipment is essential

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, steam systems, and cranes is a plus

HND in Mechanical Engineering (minimum); Bachelor's degree desirable

Effective leader with strong organisational and time management skills

Skilled in root cause analysis (RCA), continuous improvement, and change management

Confident working independently and making decisions aligned with business needs

Approachable, team-focused, and committed to supporting the development of others

Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using SharePoint

What's in It for You?

Competitive salary with regular reviews in line with inflation

25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays

Pension scheme (4% employee / 5% employer)

Private medical insurance and employee healthcare support

Early access to pay through financial wellbeing tools

Access to employee discounts via app

Technology purchase scheme and cycle to work scheme

Free monthly company products

Be part of a 24/7 operation with long-term stability and growth potential

If this sounds like your kind of challenge - or if you have any questions - get in touch using the details below, or click apply today.

To Contact Directly:
Zoe Murray
Senior Executive Consultant
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