Assembly Supervisor-Full Time-Leeds,United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We’re looking for an Assembly Supervisor to join our team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team within our Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing facility, supporting Sulzer’s Flow Equipment division – a site renowned for its technical precision, global reach, and commitment to continuous improvement. If you're passionate about delivering engineering excellence in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Leeds facility is a globally recognised manufacturing hub, specialising in the design, manufacture, and assembly of complex, high-performance pump systems. Serving customers across energy, water, and industrial markets, the site offers full end-to-end capability – from 3D design and simulation to final build, testing, and dispatch. As part of a growing and collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering engineered solutions that support sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate daily activities within the assembly department to meet production targets and quality standards
* Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to ensure on-time delivery of complex pump systems
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, efficiency, and workflow processes
* Manage and develop a skilled team of assembly technicians through coaching, training, and performance management
* Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
* Experience supervising within a mechanical assembly or manufacturing environment
* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and precision assembly practices
* Excellent people management skills with a hands-on and proactive approach
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
* Good communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production setting
What we offer you:
* A competitive basic salary
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* 33 days of annual leave
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
* Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
* Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
* Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
* Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
* Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
* Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities
* Onsite, multi-faith prayer room
* Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your work and personal life
At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including:
* A lively Sport & Social Club with weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more
* 24/7 onsite gym to keep you energised
* Subsidised vending machines
* A canteen serving delicious hot and cold food
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
About us
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com
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