Installation Supervisor
Ellesmere Port, England, UK
NES Fircroft are working with a global provider for industries operating in high-temperature conditions who are specialists in thermal protection for industrial equipment. Our client offers a wide range of refractory products and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes, and molding processes. They are now recruiting for an Installation Supervisor to lead and support installation projects across the UK and occasionally Europe. You’ll play a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely on time, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities
Independently prepare and manage installation services
Supervise and execute refractory lining projects
Plan, schedule, and allocate manpower, tools, and materials
Record hours, allowances, and subcontractor data accurately
Carry out service calls for repairs and fault analysis
Support commissioning activities and provide technical guidance on dry outs
Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company safety standards
Act as the main point of contact for clients onsite
Collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams
Maintain project documentation, including QA/QC reports
Mentor and guide staff to encourage continuous improvement
Candidate Profile
Knowledge of furnace construction
IOSH Safety training (or equivalent)
Proficiency in MS Office, and CAD (ability to read drawings)
Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in the refractory industry
Experience in refractory installation, maintenance, and supervision (steel, cement, glass, aluminium & petrochemical industries)
Forklift licence
Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients