Job Description

Mechanical Supervisor **

6-Month initial contract

Location: Manchester - Wirral

Gross rate: £30.00p/ h – £32.00p/h DOE

Limited Co. or CIS - Outside IR35

Food / Manufacturing / FMCG / Process / Electrical / Installation / LV

My client is a leading UK engineering projects and installations company, managing large installs for major blue chips food & beverage manufacturers UK wide. They are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor, for a 6-month contract, with the likelihood of extension.

You will oversee a small teams of installation engineers across based in the Northwest, within food process manufacturing.

The Mechanical Supervisor position will include the following responsibilities:

Supervise a small team of installation engineers, including travel to customer sites (The Wirral)

Split responsibilities: 50% hands-on work, 50% supervisory/office duties while on-site

Oversee and assist with dismantling and re-installing equipment

Ensure all pipework and process plant components are efficiently removed and organized for reinstallation

Monitor project progress and order necessary parts and materials

Ensure compliance with Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMs), and draft RAMs as needed

Prepare reports and quotations for smaller customer projects (typically valued at £10k-£20k)

Adhere to company standards and procedures in collaboration with management

Skills and qualifications required for the Mechanical Supervisor role:

Time-served background in mechanical engineering, fabrication, welding, or pipefitting

Ideally holds SSSTS, JIB card, or black/gold safety card

Proven experience in supervising small teams to meet project goals

Essential experience in the food, beverage, or pharmaceutical process industries

Proficient in IT, including MS Outlook and Excel

Must provide own industry-standard tools

Willingness to travel across the North West (Manchester, The Wirral, etc.)

Benefits of working for this company:

Long-term contract opportunities

Outside IR35, suitable for Ltd Co. or CIS arrangements

Work with a leading UK engineering projects and installations company

Variety of interesting projects

Fuel and accommodation expenses covered

I am looking to speak to talented Mechanical Supervisors who are looking for a rewarding and challenging contract position. For more information, please contact Sam Martlew – Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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