Mechanical Team Leader
CV-LibraryPortsmouth, ENG, PO1, GBpermanentPosted: 28 July 2026
Apply NowAre you an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance Team Leader looking for your next challenge?
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on with mechanical maintenance, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service?
We're supporting a leading facilities management and engineering organisation who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Team Leader to join their team based in Portsmouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the UK's most unique and secure engineering environments, supporting critical infrastructure and leading a team of skilled engineers.
What's the role all about?
As the Mechanical Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of planned, reactive and statutory mechanical maintenance across a large and complex site.
You'll manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, while maintaining compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance people management with technical support, helping to deliver high standards of maintenance, customer service and operational performance.
Key responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers
Provide technical support and attend maintenance activities alongside your team where required
Plan and coordinate planned, reactive and remedial maintenance works
Ensure all statutory and regulatory maintenance is completed in line with compliance requirements
Carry out quality assurance inspections and spot checks to ensure work meets company standards
Monitor KPIs and service delivery performance, taking corrective action where required
Schedule labour, materials and resources to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and customers to coordinate maintenance activities
Support mechanical maintenance across critical infrastructure, waterfront services and operational facilities
Promote safe systems of work and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately using CAFM systems
Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations
What you'll need
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Previous experience in a Mechanical Team Leader, Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor role
Strong mechanical maintenance background within Facilities Management, Building Services, Defence, Industrial or Heavy Engineering
Experience leading engineering teams and driving performance
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Experience using Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems
Good understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work
Strong organisational, planning and communication skills
Desirable
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments
Mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship
Experience managing KPI-driven maintenance contracts
Previous experience within Defence, Maritime or Critical Infrastructure environments
About you
You're a natural leader who enjoys supporting your team while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.
You'll be:
A strong people manager
Hands-on and technically competent
Organised and proactive
Customer focused
Safety conscious
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service
Salary & Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Early finish every Friday
Company bonus scheme
Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Group Income Protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health & Wellbeing support
Professional development and career progression
Free onsite parking
Employee discounts and rewards programme
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, you'll be required to undergo UK Security Vetting (UKSV). Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, Mechanical Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Maintenance Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while remaining hands-on with mechanical maintenance, ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service?
We're supporting a leading facilities management and engineering organisation who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Team Leader to join their team based in Portsmouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the UK's most unique and secure engineering environments, supporting critical infrastructure and leading a team of skilled engineers.
What's the role all about?
As the Mechanical Team Leader, you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of planned, reactive and statutory mechanical maintenance across a large and complex site.
You'll manage a team of engineers, providing technical guidance, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently, while maintaining compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance people management with technical support, helping to deliver high standards of maintenance, customer service and operational performance.
Key responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers
Provide technical support and attend maintenance activities alongside your team where required
Plan and coordinate planned, reactive and remedial maintenance works
Ensure all statutory and regulatory maintenance is completed in line with compliance requirements
Carry out quality assurance inspections and spot checks to ensure work meets company standards
Monitor KPIs and service delivery performance, taking corrective action where required
Schedule labour, materials and resources to maximise operational efficiency
Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors and customers to coordinate maintenance activities
Support mechanical maintenance across critical infrastructure, waterfront services and operational facilities
Promote safe systems of work and ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation
Ensure all maintenance documentation is completed accurately using CAFM systems
Drive continuous improvement across engineering operations
What you'll need
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Previous experience in a Mechanical Team Leader, Mechanical Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor role
Strong mechanical maintenance background within Facilities Management, Building Services, Defence, Industrial or Heavy Engineering
Experience leading engineering teams and driving performance
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance
Experience using Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems
Good understanding of statutory compliance and safe systems of work
Strong organisational, planning and communication skills
Desirable
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Experience working within highly regulated or secure environments
Mechanical engineering qualification or apprenticeship
Experience managing KPI-driven maintenance contracts
Previous experience within Defence, Maritime or Critical Infrastructure environments
About you
You're a natural leader who enjoys supporting your team while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.
You'll be:
A strong people manager
Hands-on and technically competent
Organised and proactive
Customer focused
Safety conscious
Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service
Salary & Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase scheme
Early finish every Friday
Company bonus scheme
Enhanced pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Group Income Protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health & Wellbeing support
Professional development and career progression
Free onsite parking
Employee discounts and rewards programme
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this role, you'll be required to undergo UK Security Vetting (UKSV). Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Mechanical Team Leader, Mechanical Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor or Mechanical Maintenance Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy