Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

The Role

• As Mechanical Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day engineering activities both within production and on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• You will provide leadership, technical expertise, and practical support while helping to drive continuous improvement across the department.
• There will also be opportunities to attend customer sites for installations, repairs, and commissioning activities, with occasional overnight stays required depending on project requirements.
• This role will provide the successful candidate with an exciting opportunity to take charge of and put their own stamp on a new production process. You will be responsible for process flow improvements as you see fit utilising LEAN methodology to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a small but growing team of engineers, providing day-to-day leadership, technical guidance and discipline in accordance with company guidelines.
• Carry out the build and assembly of bespoke X-ray cabinet systems.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, every time to design specifications and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead by example, promoting a strong health and safety culture and high standards of workmanship.
• Manage site installations and service activities from planning through to successful completion.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, supporting skills growth within the department.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with Permit to Work systems and RAMS requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, environmental, and statutory obligations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor, order and source spare parts when and where required.
• About You
• We are looking for a practical and proactive engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical engineering technical qualification within a manufacturing or production environment (NVQ level 3 or higher).
• Previous supervisory, team leader, or senior engineer experience, ideally qualified to ILM level 3.
• Strong hands-on mechanical assembly and engineering skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and risk management (IOSH).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel for site work when required.
• Due to customer site security requirements, applicants must be UK nationals with no criminal record (Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010).
• Desirable Requirements

Experience Managing Installation Projects.

• Knowledge of Permit to Work Systems, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Continuous Improvement or lean manufacturing experience and or qualification.
• Experience working with bespoke machinery, equipment, or specialist manufacturing systems.
• Design experience within the market sector, working with curtain walling, cladding, windows and doors;
• Competitive salary of £35,000 per year.
• Role is eligible for discretionary annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities.
• Monday to Friday 0800 - 1600
• Flexible workplace for work-life balance
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Enhanced policies after continued employment such as a salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• The opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of expansion.
• A new state-of-the-art production facility.
• Apply Today

If you are an experienced mechanical engineer looking to take the next step in your career and combine hands-on engineering with leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future of our engineering operations.

• Pay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
• Benefits:
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work Location: In person