Mechanical Team Leader

Our client, a leading provider in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader to join their facilities management team in Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with departmental Team Leads to support ship docking, waterfront services, and electrical/mechanical maintenance operations.
• Leading the scheduling of planned, reactive, and remedial maintenance work, ensuring tasks are completed within SLA and measured against KPIs.
• Providing technical support and advice to your team during work activities.
• Handling delay requests with supporting documentation where KPI dates cannot be achieved.
• Ensuring day-to-day operations are managed effectively, escalating issues when necessary.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinating with the Technical Buyer to procure necessary spares for maintenance tasks.
• Managing reactive activities to ensure a 'right first time' approach through systematic trend analysis.
• Supporting clients' requirements and resource needs, ensuring labour is effectively allocated.
• Driving continual improvement in customer service levels, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Increasing self-delivery through upskilling and effective succession planning.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working within an FM maintenance team.
• Good understanding of the FMSP contract (desirable).
• Familiarity with KPI and STO reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM).
• Experience working with technical specifications and understanding safe systems of work.
• Strong work ethic and high personal standards.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and adapt to changing circumstances.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Organised approach to planning and delegation.
• Focus on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
• Proactive and forward-looking mindset.

Qualifications & Memberships:

• Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience within the facilities management environment.
• Security clearance or ability to obtain it.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification or willingness to undertake it, with a commitment to management development training.

If you are a motivated Mechanical Team Leader with a passion for excellence in facilities management, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Portsmouth.