Mechanical Supervisor

LY-Recruitment Limited
Derby
2 weeks 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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