Are 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.
Mechanical Team Leader in Portsmouth employer: Kingdom People Careers
Join a well-established and growing facilities management business that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. As an HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer, you will benefit from competitive salaries, overtime opportunities, and ongoing training, all while working across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties. With a focus on career progression and a commitment to employee development, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment.
