1733562 Mechanical Fitting Supervisor
Job Description
Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter ready to step up and lead a team? We're looking for a Mechanical Fitting Supervisor to join our clients Doncaster site.
As a Fitting Supervisor, you'll lead a team of Mechanical Fitters in the production, maintenance, servicing and assembly of high-quality industrial machinery. You'll make sure work is completed safely, on time and to the highest standard, and you'll still be hands-on with fitting work yourself. This is a fully site-based role with no travel required.
As a Fitting Supervisor, you will be responsible for
- Supervise, organise and motivate a team of Mechanical Fitters, allocating tasks and managing daily workloads
- Work hands-on alongside the team on the shop floor, carrying out fitting, assembly and maintenance tasks as part of the daily role
- Provide support and technical guidance to fitters
- Plan and coordinate fitting activities to meet production schedules, project deadlines and customer requirements
- Carry out and oversee fitting tasks to assemble components and parts for industrial machinery
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and make sure the team works accurately and precisely to them
- Carry out quality checks and inspections to ensure all work meets required standards before sign-off
- Act as the main point of contact between the fitting team, production, engineering and project management
- Report on progress, issues and resource needs to management
The Ideal candidate will be
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter, preferably in the manufacture of industrial machinery
- Previous experience in a supervisory, chargehand or team leader role
- Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Good understanding of health and safety practices in an engineering environment
- Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
- Ability to solve problems, make decisions and manage priorities under pressure
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