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We're looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join our Natural Resources team, working on projects in the Thames Valley region (North). In this role you'll supervise and control all mechanical site activities.

Location: Working from sites within the north Thames region valley (Forrest Hill, Sonning Common, Grendon Underwood) Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

We're looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join our NRNN business unit. You'll supervise and control all mechanical site activities, ensuring compliance with Kiers health and safety standards are met at all times and checking that sub-contractors are working to approved designs and test documents. This work is with Thames Water on their sewage treatment Waste Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP), for new and existing infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-infrastructure assets (above ground).

Your day to day will include:

  • Supporting the Site Manager in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, supply chain partners and visitors.
  • Reviewing and commenting on Method Statements and Work Instructions as required by the Project Execution Plan.
  • Supporting the development of commissioning documentation on a continuous basis. Including outage management plans.
  • Supervising work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with Method Statements and Work Instructions
  • Reviewing and signing off project ITPs, ensuring that they are managed through Kier's common data environment.

What are we looking for?This Mechanical Supervisor is great for you if you have:

  • Proven experience in the Water Industry with competent judgement and problem-solving skills
  • NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical installations
  • Good working knowledge of sewage and water treatment processes, systems, and typical M&E plant / equipment.
  • Understanding of Mechanical Test Regimes
  • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier #LI-CH1

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.

We're looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join our Natural Resources team, working on projects in the Thames Valley region (North). In this role you'll supervise and control all mechanical site activities.

Location: Working from sites within the north Thames region valley (Forrest Hill, Sonning Common, Grendon Underwood) Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part time hours may be available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

We're looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join our NRNN business unit. You'll supervise and control all mechanical site activities, ensuring compliance with Kiers health and safety standards are met at all times and checking that sub-contractors are working to approved designs and test documents. This work is with Thames Water on their sewage treatment Waste Asset Assurance Programme (WAAP), for new and existing infrastructure assets (below ground) and non-infrastructure assets (above ground).

Your day to day will include:

  • Supporting the Site Manager in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, supply chain partners and visitors.
  • Reviewing and commenting on Method Statements and Work Instructions as required by the Project Execution Plan.
  • Supporting the development of commissioning documentation on a continuous basis. Including outage management plans.
  • Supervising work to ensure that it is carried out in accordance with Method Statements and Work Instructions
  • Reviewing and signing off project ITPs, ensuring that they are managed through Kier's common data environment.

What are we looking for?This Mechanical Supervisor is great for you if you have:

  • Proven experience in the Water Industry with competent judgement and problem-solving skills
  • Relevant CSCS Card
  • NVQ/BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical installations
  • Good working knowledge of sewage and water treatment processes, systems, and typical M&E plant / equipment.
  • Understanding of Mechanical Test Regimes
  • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier #LI-CH1

Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave.
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