Mechanical Supervisor

LY-Recruitment Limited
London
1 week ago
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Mechanical Fitter Supervisor | Conveyor Systems | Engineering & Manufacturing

Location:

Bulwell / Long Eaton area
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 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

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