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