Mechanical Manufacturing Supervisor

MERITUS are recruiting for a Mechanical Manufacturing Supervisor to join our client within the specialist engineering and equipment manufacturing sector. This is a permanent position combining hands-on mechanical fitting with day-to-day leadership of a growing mechanical team, with opportunities to travel internationally to support customer installations.

MECHANICAL MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR - £38,000 - £41,000 + OVERTIME - PERMANENT - APPROX 25% INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO JAPAN, EUROPE, USA- MANUFACTURING

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Supervisor or Team Leader who enjoys remaining hands-on while taking responsibility for supporting and developing others.

The role has been created as part of continued growth within the manufacturing team. You will sit between the Mechanical Manager and the wider fitting team, leading day-to-day activity while remaining involved in the build, testing and installation of mechanical equipment.

The role:

• Lead, support and motivate a team of Mechanical Fitters while remaining hands-on with builds
• Build mechanical systems and equipment from engineering drawings
• Carry out testing, fault-finding and diagnostics on mechanical equipment
• Plan daily workloads and help the team achieve project schedules
• Take ownership of projects and tasks through to completion
• Support on-site installation and supervise teams at customer locations worldwide
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement across the team
• Mentor and develop team members as the manufacturing function continues to grow

• Strong hands-on mechanical fitting, machine build or equipment assembly experience
• Previous experience supervising, leading or taking responsibility for other engineers or fitters
• Around 1-2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience would be beneficial, but candidates ready to take the next step in their career will also be considered
• Ability to work confidently from mechanical engineering drawings
• Experience delivering builds or engineering projects against deadlines
• Practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to guide, organise and develop a team
• HNC or equivalent mechanical qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport, with flexibility to travel internationally for approximately 25% of the role

• Additional overtime earning potential, particularly around travel and installation activity
• Early finish every Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Company tool allowance scheme