Mechanical Supervisor

28 Days Old

Mechanical Supervisor Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham Salary: £38-40k Employment Type: Temp to Perm Industry: Industrial
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to lead and support mechanical engineering activities across a busy industrial facility. This role will oversee maintenance teams, contractors, and day-to-day mechanical operations, with a key focus on steam systems , high-pressure plant , pipework , and biomass equipment .
You'll be the go-to person on site for technical guidance, safe systems of work, and ensuring all mechanical activities are delivered to a high standard. Ideal for a senior engineer or lead technician looking to step up, or a supervisor with strong industry experience.
Key Responsibilities Supervise mechanical engineers and contractors during planned and reactive maintenance

Oversee work on steam systems , boilers, pipework, high-pressure plant, valves, and biomass boilers

Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of PPM and reactive works

Provide hands-on support with complex mechanical tasks, diagnostics, and system faults

Lead site compliance for mechanical systems, ensuring all works follow safety and statutory regulations

Review, approve, and produce RAMS, permits to work, isolations, and method statements

Support project works, system upgrades, commissioning, and modifications

Liaise with management, H&S teams, and external contractors to coordinate works

Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and compliance documentation

Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and engineering standards on site

Key Requirements Strong mechanical engineering background within industrial or manufacturing environments

Proven experience supervising or leading a maintenance/mechanical team

High-level understanding of pipefitting , steam systems, high-pressure plant, and biomass equipment

Confident in reading technical drawings, P&IDs, boiler manuals, and pressure equipment documentation

Strong H&S knowledge: PTW, LOTO, RAMS, isolations & statutory inspection requirements

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar (desirable)

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Able to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and make safe, efficient decisions

What's on Offer Company benefits

Long-term role with a stable, reputable industrial employer

Ongoing training and development (biomass, boiler ops, pressure systems etc.)

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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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