Lead Mechanical Engineer
5 days ago
Chesterfield
This range is provided by Morgan Ryder. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Morgan Ryder Lead Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing | Heavy Engineering Excellent salary and package including: 5% pension, healthcare support, private medical, cycle to work scheme and free products. Are you a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with a strong foundation in rotating equipment, pumps, and bearings? Do you enjoy leading a team, driving performance and making real improvements on the shop floor? We would love to hear from you! The Role We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Engineer/ Maintenance Supervisor to take charge of engineering reliability and performance, reducing downtime and making the most of the plant's potential. This role is a vital cog in a 24/7 operation, with influence across the site and close collaboration with the Engineering Manager—who you will also be deputising for when required. You will manage a team of six skilled Engineers, plan weekly maintenance schedules, oversee continuous improvement projects and take ownership of mechanical investigations and solutions. It’s a challenging, rewarding role with real impact. Requirements • Degree (or minimum HND) in Mechanical Engineering, • Proven experience in a heavy engineering manufacturing environment, • Hands-on knowledge of pumps, bearings, rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics (steam systems a plus), • Confident team leader and motivator, with strong organisational and planning skills, • Skilled in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), continuous improvement and CAPEX project support, • Flexible and dependable, able to support a 24/7 operation (on-call required) On Offer You will join a company who are serious about engineering excellence and investing in people and their facilities. • Pension: 4% employee / 5% employer contribution, • Early access to earned pay, • Private medical cover, • Employee healthcare support, • Cycle to work scheme, • Access to high street & retail discounts, • Free products every month after 3-month qualifying period, • Regular inflation-linked salary reviews If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make your mark on a dynamic site with exciting projects ahead, we’d love to hear from you. • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Morgan Ryder by 2x Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom. Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Worksop, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Somercotes, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Somercotes, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Sheffield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Dalton, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr