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.
