Mechanical Fitter Team Leader

Joloda
London
3 days ago
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Mechanical Fitter Team Leader – Days
Anglesey | £15.06 – £16.20 per hour | Day Shift
Due to continued global demand and expansion of our production output, we are strengthening our day-shift leadership team and are now recruiting a Mechanical Fitter Team Leader to lead and support our skilled assembly team in Anglesey. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on leadership role within a globally recognised British engineering business, offering £15.06 – £16.20 per hour, structured development and long-term career stability. If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter ready to take the next step into leadership while remaining technically involved, this is your opportunity.
Joloda Hydraroll is a world leader in loading automation and material handling systems. Our award-winning technology supports global brands across aviation, logistics and food sectors. With a strong international presence and continued investment in innovation, we are proud of our engineering heritage and reputation for delivering high-performance pneumatic and mechanical systems worldwide.
The Role – Mechanical Fitter Team Leader (Days)
As the Mechanical Fitter Team Leader, you will combine hands-on assembly responsibilities with day-to-day supervision of the mechanical fitting team. You will play a key role in driving productivity, maintaining quality standards and fostering a positive team culture on the shop floor.
This role would suit a Senior Mechanical Fitter, Lead Fitter, Production Team Leader, Assembly Supervisor or Workshop Supervisor looking to progress into, or further develop within, a leadership role.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading and supervising a team of Mechanical Fitters on the day shift
Allocating workloads in line with production schedules
Assembling mechanical and pneumatic systems from technical drawings and schematics
Supporting testing, fault-finding and system checks
Ensuring builds meet quality and safety standards
Coaching and mentoring team members to improve performance
Monitoring productivity and reporting updates to management
Promoting and maintaining high health & safety standards
What We're Looking For
The successful Mechanical Fitter Team Leader will have:
NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience
Strong background in mechanical and pneumatic assembly
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Previous experience leading, mentoring or supervising a team
Strong organisational and communication skills
A hands-on, supportive leadership style
Hours of Work – Day Shift
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
Friday: 07:00 – 12:30
Full-time, permanent
Site-based in Anglesey
Why Join Joloda Hydraroll?
£15.06 – £16.20 per hour
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Work for a globally respected British engineering brand
If you're ready to step into a leadership role where you can influence performance, quality and team development, we'd love to hear from you.

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