Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor (Permanent)
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
Location: Milton Hill, Oxfordshire (OX13) – site-based, near Didcot/Abingdon
(Due to site access and local traffic conditions, this role is best suited to candidates located within approximately 45 minutes of the Abingdon area to ensure reliable travel to site)
Start date: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 per annum (DOE)
Summary of the Mechanical Supervisor Role:
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to support the day-to-day delivery of mechanical maintenance on a busy, site-based contract in Milton Hill. Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will supervise planned and reactive works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role, coordinating engineers and contractors on site, prioritising workloads, and ensuring compliance with site procedures and statutory requirements.
Mechanical Supervisor – Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise day-to-day maintenance activities (PPM and reactive works)
* Ensure all work is completed safely, in line with site procedures and regulations
* Act as the site lead for mechanical systems, including pressure systems where applicable
* Manage and support a team of 5 engineers and subcontractors on site
* Plan and prioritise workloads to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
* Issue and control permits to work and ensure safe isolation procedures (LOTO) are followed
* Conduct regular checks on completed work to ensure quality and compliance
* Provide technical support and guidance to the team and client
* Maintain accurate records using CAFM/asset management systems (e.g. Planon)
* Liaise with the client and stakeholders, providing updates and resolving issues
* Assist with minor works, including estimating labour and materials
* Participate in call-out rota when required
* Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations
* Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Oversee safe systems of work, including permits and isolations
* Monitor contractor compliance and site safety standards
* Ensure team competence and identify training needs
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
* Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical or building services discipline
* Background in mechanical/building services maintenance
* Proven experience supervising engineers or small teams
* Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical plant
* Good understanding xkybehq of safe systems of work (PTW, LOTO, RAMS)
* Experience working in a customer-facing environment
* Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
Desirable:
* Experience working with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon, Maximo)
* Knowledge of BMS operation
* Experience across multi-site or complex environments
* Legionella (L8) awareness
* Authorised Person (Mechanical/Pressure Systems)
* Commercial Gas or F-Gas qualifications
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
*** Applicants must have full and ongoing right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring future visa support ***
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