Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Hinkley Point C

Salary: First 38 hours £33.23, P1 £46.52, P2 £59.81, Potential Nonus (15%) £3.32

Position Overview

The Mechanical Fitting Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of mechanical fitters to ensure the safe, efficient, and high quality installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial mechanical equipment. This role oversees daily workflow, provides technical guidance, ensures compliance with safety and engineering standards, and supports continuous improvement across mechanical operations.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

Lead, supervise, and support a team of mechanical fitters across planned and reactive maintenance tasks.

Allocate daily work assignments, manage labour resources, and ensure tasks are completed on time and to specification.

Mentor and develop team members, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.

Mechanical Maintenance & Fitting

Oversee the installation, alignment, inspection, and repair of industrial mechanical systems, including pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and associated components.

Ensure all maintenance activities follow engineering drawings, specifications, and OEM requirements.

Diagnose mechanical faults and support complex troubleshooting activities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce adherence to all site safety standards, risk assessments, permits to work, and safe working practices.

Ensure the team complies with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.

Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in all operational activities.

Planning & Documentation

Work closely with planners and engineering management to schedule planned maintenance and coordinate resources.

Ensure accurate completion of maintenance records, job cards, equipment logs, and shift reports.

Assist in developing and improving maintenance procedures and engineering documentation.

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and optimise processes.

Support root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives.

Recommend improvements to tools, methods, and maintenance strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Liaise with production, engineering, and project teams to prioritise work and minimise operational disruption.

Coordinate with external contractors and suppliers when required.

Provide technical input into engineering projects and equipment upgrades.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Time served mechanical fitter or equivalent engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in industrial mechanical maintenance and fitting within a manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leading experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance techniques, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations in industrial settings.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• CCNSG LATS or SSSTS Site Supervisor training course.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Confined space, lifting operations, or permit to work competency training.
• Experience in continuous improvement or reliability engineering environments.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Methodical, organised, and detail focused.
• Able to work independently and lead a team effectively.
• Positive attitude towards safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the company, please do not hesitate to apply.