ECHO Personnelis seeking an experienced Mechanical Team Leaderto join our client's busy manufacturing operation in Corby.
Our client is a well-established global manufacturer specialising in material handling equipment and conveyor solutions, supplying customers across the logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing industries.
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION !
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supervising a team within a fast-paced mechanical manufacturing environment
- Working hands‑on alongside the team to assemble conveyors and mechanical components
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Planning daily workloads and allocating resources to achieve production targets
- Ensuring all mechanical assembly work meets quality specifications and engineering standards
- Monitoring team performance and ensuring production KPIs are achieved
- Carrying out quality inspections, dimensional checks, and ensuring correct torque settings
- Delivering daily team briefings, toolbox talks, and safety updates
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures, SOPs, and ISO standards
- Maintaining accurate production records, training documentation, and quality checks
- Training, supporting, and coaching team members to improve skills and performance
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and manufacturing processes
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Requirements
- Previous experience in mechanical assembly or engineering manufacturing is essential
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Good knowledge of mechanical assembly techniques, fastening methods, and torque settings
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience within a production environment
- Experience managing a team of at least 5 employees
- Proven ability to achieve production targets and KPIs
- Good understanding of quality control, inspections, and manufacturing standards
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards
- Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work hands‑on while effectively managing and motivating a team
- IOSH Managing Safely, Lean Six Sigma, NVQ Level 3/4 in Engineering or relevant quality qualifications are desirable
Shift
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm
Location
Corby
Pay Rate
£16.00 per hour
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£16/h - Mechanical Team Leader (Corby) employer: Echo Personnel Ltd
Join a thriving food manufacturing business in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, where your expertise as a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer will be highly valued. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous improvement projects and hands-on problem-solving opportunities, all while benefiting from a competitive salary and a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
