£16/h – Mechanical Team Leader (Corby)

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

If you are interested, please apply by submitting your CV or call 01536 266228.