Mechanical Supervisor

** Mechanical Supervisor **

6-Month initial contract

Location: Manchester - Wirral

Gross rate: £30.00p/ h – £32.00p/h DOE

Limited Co. or CIS - Outside IR35

Food / Manufacturing / FMCG / Process / Electrical / Installation / LV

My client is a leading UK engineering projects and installations company, managing large installs for major blue chips food & beverage manufacturers UK wide. They are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor, for a 6-month contract, with the likelihood of extension.

You will oversee a small teams of installation engineers across based in the Northwest, within food process manufacturing.

The Mechanical Supervisor position will include the following responsibilities:

• Supervise a small team of installation engineers, including travel to customer sites (The Wirral)
• Split responsibilities: 50% hands-on work, 50% supervisory/office duties while on-site
• Oversee and assist with dismantling and re-installing equipment
• Ensure all pipework and process plant components are efficiently removed and organized for reinstallation
• Monitor project progress and order necessary parts and materials
• Ensure compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMs), and draft RAMs as needed
• Prepare reports and quotations for smaller customer projects (typically valued at £10k-£20k)
• Adhere to company standards and procedures in collaboration with management

Skills and qualifications required for the Mechanical Supervisor role:

• Time-served background in mechanical engineering, fabrication, welding, or pipefitting
• Ideally holds SSSTS, JIB card, or black/gold safety card
• Proven experience in supervising small teams to meet project goals
• Essential experience in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical process industries
• Proficient in IT, including MS Outlook and Excel
• Must provide own industry-standard tools
• Willingness to travel across the North West (Manchester, The Wirral, etc.)

Benefits of working for this company:

• Long-term contract opportunities
• Outside IR35, suitable for Ltd Co. or CIS arrangements
• Work with a leading UK engineering projects and installations company
• Variety of interesting projects
• Fuel and accommodation expenses covered

I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Supervisors who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew – Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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