Team Leader

The Role

• Permanent
• Full Time

Knowlton and Newman, part of the Rubix Group, provide 24/7 engineering services. We repair, overhaul, install, and maintain pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, hydraulic equipment and cover a wide range of industrial equipment for customers across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Duties

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and repair mechanical and/or electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Complete job documentation accurately and on time.
• Operate machinery, tools, and test equipment safely and effectively.
• Liaise with customers, colleagues, and management to provide updates and technical support.

Leadership & Management Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations in the workshop or on-site jobs, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to less experienced technicians.
• Monitor productivity, allocate tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain tooling, equipment, and consumables, raising orders when required.
• Promote continuous improvement in processes, safety, and customer service.
• Support estimating and quoting by advising on job durations, methods, and technical requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers and management during job execution.
• Complete required paperwork and ensure all documentation is accurate and compliant.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical expertise in one or more specialist areas
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot a wide range of engineering equipment.
• Problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to work on bespoke or complex jobs.
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage own workflow and coordinate others.
• Good communication skills with both colleagues and customers.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent).
• Additional specialist training/certification desirable (lifting, electrical testing, confined space, etc.).
• Supervisory/leadership training desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence preferred.

Health, Safety & Quality Responsibilities

• Lead by example in promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensure team members comply with company and statutory health & safety requirements.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure control measures are followed.
• Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Maintain quality standards in line with ISO procedures and company policies.

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