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Mechanical Supervisor
Job summary
A reputable industrial employer in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to oversee mechanical engineering activities. The role includes supervising teams, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing technical guidance on systems such as steam and biomass equipment. Ideal for candidates with a strong mechanical background looking to advance their career in a stable environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical engineering background within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience supervising or leading a maintenance/mechanical team.
- High-level understanding of pipefitting, steam systems, high-pressure plant, and biomass equipment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise mechanical engineers and contractors during planned and reactive maintenance.
- Oversee work on steam systems, boilers, and biomass boilers.
- Lead site compliance for mechanical systems and ensure safety regulations are followed.
Skills
Education
Location: Selly Oak, Birmingham
Salary: £38-40k
Employment Type: Temp to Perm
Industry: Industrial
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to lead and support mechanical engineering activities across a busy industrial facility. This role will oversee maintenance teams, contractors, and day‑to‑day mechanical operations, with a key focus on steam systems, high‑pressure plant, pipework, and biomass equipment. You'll be the go‑to person on site for technical guidance, safe systems of work, and ensuring all mechanical activities are delivered to a high standard. Ideal for a senior engineer or lead technician looking to step up, or a supervisor with strong industry experience.
- Supervise mechanical engineers and contractors during planned and reactive maintenance
- Oversee work on steam systems, boilers, pipework, high‑pressure plant, valves, and biomass boilers
- Allocate workloads, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of PPM and reactive works
- Provide hands‑on support with complex mechanical tasks, diagnostics, and system faults
- Lead site compliance for mechanical systems, ensuring all works follow safety and statutory regulations
- Review, approve, and produce RAMS, permits to work, isolations, and method statements
- Support project works, system upgrades, commissioning, and modifications
- Liaise with management, H&S teams, and external contractors to coordinate works
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and compliance documentation
- Drive continuous improvement in reliability, efficiency, and engineering standards on site
- Strong mechanical engineering background within industrial or manufacturing environments
- Proven experience supervising or leading a maintenance/mechanical team
- High‑level understanding of pipefitting, steam systems, high‑pressure plant, and biomass equipment
- Confident in reading technical drawings, P&IDs, boiler manuals, and pressure equipment documentation
- Strong H&S knowledge: PTW, LOTO, RAMS, isolations & statutory inspection requirements
- NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar (desirable)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Able to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and make safe, efficient decisions
- Company benefits
- Long‑term role with a stable, reputable industrial employer
- Ongoing training and development (biomass, boiler ops, pressure systems etc.)
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