Mechanical Supervisor
7 days ago
Derby
Mechanical Fitter Supervisor | Conveyor Systems | Engineering & Manufacturing Location: Bulwell / Long Eaton area Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. The Role We are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter Supervisor to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business specialising in conveyor systems and material handling equipment. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Mechanical Fitter Supervisor will lead a team of fitters while remaining hands-on with the mechanical assembly of conveyors, automation systems, and special purpose machinery. This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served Mechanical Fitter with proven supervisory experience. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and lead a team of Mechanical Fitters / Assembly Technicians, • Allocate workloads and oversee daily production within a manufacturing environment, • Mechanical assembly of conveyor systems, material handling systems, chutes, motors, gearboxes, bearings, couplings, and rollers, • Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical schematics, • Assembly of sub-assemblies using hand tools, pillar drills, saws, punches, and workshop machinery, • Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and production standards, • Support training, mentoring, and development of engineering staff, • Act as a key link between the shop floor and Production ManagerEssential Skills & Experience, • Mechanical Fitter Supervisor / Mechanical Team Leader experience (minimum 2 years), • Time-served Mechanical Fitter / Assembly Technician / Mechanical Engineer background, • Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments, • Forklift licence (trained within the last 3 years), • Experience with some xrnqpay or all of the following:, • Conveyor systems, • Automation and robotics, • Special purpose machinery, • Platforms, walkways, and guarding systems, • Welding experience (MIG / TIG / fabrication)Working Hours, • Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm, • Friday: 7:00am 12:00pmBenefits, • Full-time, permanent role, • Overtime paid at time and a half, • Workwear provided, • Eligibility for the company EV scheme, • Free on-site parking