Electro-Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader – Warwickshire

Electro-Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader
Rugby, Warwickshire

KBM Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Fitter – Team Leader to join their workshop team based in Rugby.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electro-mechanical fitter with strong experience working on rotating machinery to combine hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs, maintaining workshop standards, and supporting project delivery within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

Electro-Mechanical Fitting Duties

• Inspect, dismantle and reassemble rotating machinery, including AC and DC motors and generators.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Assess machine condition, identify wear and damage, and carry out basic electrical testing.
• Prepare components and assemble machinery to quality standards ready for testing.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship, achieving first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Complete job reports, inspection sheets and workshop documentation accurately.
• Work methodically, maintaining clear records throughout disassembly and repair processes.
• Liaise with customers when required and provide a professional level of service.

Team Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead by example, promoting a strong culture of Health & Safety, Quality and housekeeping.
• Conduct monthly Health & Safety walkarounds and participate in H&S meetings.
• Ensure parts and components are correctly labelled, stored and handled safely.
• Verify that work instructions are followed and completed accurately.
• Work closely with Quality and Inspection teams to maintain compliance and documentation standards.
• Support project delivery through effective planning of labour and resources.
• Assist with labour costing, productivity monitoring and efficiency improvements.
• Identify training and development opportunities within the workshop team.
• Contribute to tender reviews and project planning activities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Proven experience within an electro-mechanical repair or service environment.
• Strong knowledge of medium and large rotating machinery.
• Experience working on AC and DC motors and generators.
• Familiarity with high-voltage equipment and associated safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently while effectively leading and supporting a team.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety, quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Competent in the safe use of engineering tools, equipment and workshop machinery.
• Willingness to travel for short periods within the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• £40 – £45K Salary DOE
• Opportunity to work with a respected engineering organisation.
• Varied and technically challenging work on a wide range of rotating machinery.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

If you are an experienced Electro-Mechanical Fitter with leadership capability and a background in rotating machinery, please apply with your up to date cv.