Job Title : Mechanical Supervisor (Permanent)
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 R ole:
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 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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