Site Team Leader

On-site Team Leader – Mechanical Fitting
Location: Kidderminster + UK-wide Site Travel
Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Salary: From £37,000 per year + Overtime + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
 
Are you a hands-on leader with a background in mechanical fitting, lining systems, or industrial site work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, UK-based engineering company working on high-impact industrial projects across the country. This is a frontline leadership role with career progression built in.
 
The Role
As an On-site Team Leader, you’ll supervise small teams on live industrial sites, ensuring installations are delivered safely, to specification, and on time. You’ll remain hands-on, supporting the team with fitting, lining (rubber, ceramic, or steel), and fabrication tasks — while also acting as the key site contact. When not on site, you’ll assist with operations in the Kidderminster-based workshop.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and work with small teams on mechanical site installations

• Supervise fitting, lining, and fabrication work

• Conduct daily briefs and ensure team compliance with site targets and safety

• Monitor PPE, equipment, and site documentation

• Work closely with the Production and Project Managers to coordinate resources

• Promote a safety-first culture and represent the brand to clients

• Identify any non-conforming materials or work and report accordingly

• Support team development and training

 
 
Requirements:

• Hands-on mechanical fitting or site experience (shutdowns, industrial installs, etc.)

• Site leadership or team lead experience

• Experience with wear linings, fitting, or steel fabrication

• Valid Safety Passport (ECITB or equivalent)

• First Aid trained

• Able to read engineering drawings

• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

 
Desirable:

• Certifications: Slinger/Signaller, Lift Supervisor, MEWP, Telehandler

• Confined space training

• Welding or fabrication background

• Supervisor experience in site services or off-site manufacture

 
 
Why Apply?

• Salary from £37,000 + overtime

• £75/day site allowance when travelling

• Paid accommodation and travel for UK-wide projects

• Career progression to Project Engineer roles

• Access to company van

• Full training and development provided

• Work with a highly respected engineering business and global clients

 
 
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