Mechanical Supervisor - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - Durateam
Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Fitter Supervisor to join our esteemed client. Our client operates a well-established manufacturing plant and is looking for a dedicated individual to join their team.Reporting to the Operations Manager and collaborating closely with the Engineering Managers, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of an on-site team of Mechanical Fitters.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and promote a culture of "worldclass engineering" principles within the Engineering Team.
- Supervise and coordinate onsite teams and subcontractors, ensuring timely and safe completion of tasks according to required standards.
- Allocate work and ensure its completion in compliance with health and safety regulations, project schedules, and engineering/mechanical standards.
- Collaborate with Engineering Managers and Chemical Engineers on new engineering/mechanical developments and their implementation, such as production methods, process flow, machinery and equipment selection, fabrication, and tooling.
- Identify, source, and ensure timely delivery of relevant materials and consumables, minimizing project/production disruptions while maintaining inventory records.
- Assist the Production Manager in the efficient and safe operation of the production plant and equipment, including troubleshooting production processes.
- Take responsibility for preventative, reactive, and scheduled maintenance of plant and equipment.
- Lead or assist in new engineering/mechanical projects, including installations, modifications, design, fabrication, procurement, commissioning, and debugging.
- Perform daytoday plant upkeep, reactive and preventive maintenance, support pilot plant work, undertake reconditioning work on plant equipment, and assist in the development and implementation of new production lines.
- Identify engineering/mechanical improvements with a strong focus on safety, execute improvement projects from start to finish, and support pilot plant activities as required.
- Review and implement risk assessments and issue Permits to Work, ensuring compliance with hot work, working at height, and confined space permits for both external contractors and internal personnel.
- Supervise contractors and other personnel on specific jobs and tasks.
- Report and address health and safety, environmental, and qualityrelated faults, failures, and nonconformances.
- Provide training and development for production operators regarding plant and equipment amendments.
- Maintain stock of components, fittings, spares, and fasteners, coordinating with suppliers for their procurement.
Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in an engineering supervisory role.
- Background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering.
- Good understanding of World Class Engineering principles with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams and drawings.
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety standards and regulations.
- Ability to approach problemsolving with pragmatism and common sense.
- Strong faultfinding skills to investigate and resolve issues efficiently.
- Forwardthinking with the ability to identify trends and develop longterm plans.
- Fluent in English with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
- Mechanically minded and selfmotivated.
- Ability to coach and mentor others.
Additional Skills (beneficial):
- Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques.
- Familiarity with TiG and MiG welding processes and brazing.
- Understanding of workshop equipment.
- Knowledge of fluid power.
- Proficiency in MS Office package.
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
£50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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