Job Title: Workshop Team Leader - Multi-Skilled Refurbishment
Location: Clayton West, Huddersfield
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

MacGregor Black are partnering with a global leader in coffee production and innovation. We are seeking a Workshop Team Leader to join a hands-on, high-performing workshop team responsible for the refurbishment and maintenance of mechanical components used in commercial coffee machines.

This permanent role offers the opportunity to lead a small team of multi-skilled workshop engineers while ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Huddersfield workshop.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage a small team of engineers undertaking refurbishment of mechanical components.

* Allocate workloads, monitor team performance, and conduct appraisals, coaching, and mentoring.

* Maintain quality standards, ensure health & safety compliance, and oversee workshop housekeeping.

* Manage parts inventory, stock levels, and the maintenance of workshop equipment.

* Liaise with internal teams, including Supply Chain, Technical Support, Field Engineers, and Logistics, to ensure operational efficiency.

* Implement process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

* Act as keyholder and manage workshop security, fire safety, and first-aid responsibilities.

About You

* Proven leadership experience managing a small workshop or engineering team.

* Experience in refurbishment, repair, or maintenance of mechanical components.

* Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

* Ability to motivate a team, meet deadlines, and maintain operational targets.

* Knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable.

* Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

* Engineering qualification (C&G Level 3 / ONC) desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

You will join a reputable global coffee business that values innovation, quality, and employee development. This is a practical, hands-on role with the opportunity to lead a skilled team and make a direct impact on workshop performance and the reliability of our clients coffee equipment