RMS is partnering with a prestigious automotive client in the Corby area. Together, we are looking to appoint a Team Leader to support and lead a dedicated mechanical department.
Job Details
- Location: Corby
- Position: Mechanical Team Leader
- Type: Permanent
- Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 2-shift rotation 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm
- Salary: £24.42 per hour. Overtime and unsociable hours at an increased rate.
About the role
Working under the supervision and co-ordination of the Mechanical Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Mechanical team in diagnosing faults in products and carrying out any necessary repairs to ensure vehicles are mechanically sound prior to dispatch.
Key responsibilities of the Role
- Support the Mechanic Supervisor to ensure all duties are carried out promptly and effectively.
- Act as the point of contact in the absence of the Mechanic Supervisor.
- Direct, support and motivate the team to enhance performance.
- Monitor the Mechanics to ensure compliance and best practice.
- Support the Mechanic Supervisor in assessing workflows and the utilisation of staff to maximise efficiencies.
- Ensure upon completion all vehicles are visually checked for damage/defects and reported to where appropriate.
- Ensure health & safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Undertake other duties as directed commensurate with the level of the job function.
About you
- Must be over 22 years old.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with fewer than 6 penalty points, and no DR10 offenses for insurance purposes.
- Must be able to work the specified shift times above.
- The ideal candidate will have aL3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanics or similar.
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Team Leadership.
- Understand health and safety and cooperate with managers to comply with Health & Safety regulations.
RMS is an equal opportunities employer. If you have not been contacted within 7 days following your application, please accept this as you have not been successful on this occasion.
