Mechanical Fitter Supervisor | Conveyor Systems | Engineering & Manufacturing Location: Bulwell / Long Eaton area

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Role We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter Supervisor to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business specialising in conveyor systems and material handling equipment . Reporting to the Production Manager , the Mechanical Fitter Supervisor will lead a team of fitters while remaining hands-on with the mechanical assembly of conveyors, automation systems, and special purpose machinery . This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Fitter with proven supervisory experience . Key Responsibilities Supervise and lead a team of Mechanical Fitters / Assembly Technicians

Allocate workloads and oversee daily production within a manufacturing environment

Mechanical assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, chutes, motors, gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and rollers

Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics

Assembly of sub-assemblies using hand tools, pillar drills, saws, punches, and workshop machinery

Ensure compliance with health & safety , quality, and production standards

Support training, mentoring, and development of engineering staff

Act as a key link between the shop floor and Production Manager

Essential Skills & Experience Mechanical Fitter Supervisor / Mechanical Team Leader experience (minimum 2 years)

Time-served Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician / Mechanical Engineer background

Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments

Forklift licence (trained within the last 3 years)

Experience with some or all of the following: Conveyor xehkeey systems

Automation and robotics

Special purpose machinery

Platforms, walkways, and guarding systems

Basic electrical knowledge

Desirable (not essential): Welding experience (MIG / TIG / fabrication)

Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm

Friday: 7:00am 12:00pm

Benefits Full-time, permanent role

Overtime paid at time and a half

Workwear provided

Eligibility for the company EV scheme

Free on-site parking