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.

• 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.