Mechanical Site Supervisor

Adi Ltd; Rushden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee daily site operations, manage resources, and ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in fabrication, welding, and mechanical installations, along with excellent supervisory skills. This role offers a range of employee benefits, including a savings portal, enhanced assistance programs, and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Savings and discounts portal

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus of £500

Company-wide Christmas party

Qualifications

• Proven fabrication, welding, and mechanical installation experience.
• Ability to work independently and supervise teams.
• Health & Safety aware, able to produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations, overseeing pipework and mechanical installations.
• Conduct inspections, solve issues, and drive quality improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Welding skills

Mechanical installation experience

Supervisory skills

Project coordination

Health & Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Time-served trade apprenticeship

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Site Supervisor to lead daily site activities, manage resources, and ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality. You’ll support the planning and delivery of engineering projects, working closely with clients and teams to achieve smooth, efficient operations. A key part of the role will be managing and supervising pipework, fabrication, and mechanical installations, ensuring all activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead on-site operations, overseeing pipework, fabrication, welding, and mechanical installations from planning to completion.
• Conduct inspections, solve issues, and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff, promoting skill development and teamwork.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including toolbox talks and site procedures.
• Support project planning, installation, commissioning, and documentation.
• Maintain excellent client communication and a high service standard

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proven fabrication, welding and mechanical installation experience
• A time-served trade apprenticeship with TIG welding, fabrication, and fitting skills.
• Ability to work independently, supervise teams, and coordinate with Project Management.
• Proven ability to mentor and train apprentices, fostering high-performing, cohesive teams.
• Good communication, planning, and organisational skills, ensuring efficient project delivery
• Health & Safety aware, able to produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Experience in the food & beverage industry; IOSH, SSSTS, or equivalent certified.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners

Other organisations may call this rolea Site Lead, Site Manager or Pipework Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Welding and Fabrication Supervisor or Welding and Fabrication Lead.

Adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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