Mechanical Supervisor
Altrad are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join the team for Outage Works.
This role will involve working 13 Days On, 1 Day Off – 12 Hour Shifts, Mobilisation Start Date 12/10/2026.
The position is paid under Inline with the NAECI agreement, with lodge and travel paid where applicable.
Key Deliverables:
• Supervise and coordinate Mechanical Fitting activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.
• Allocate work scopes and monitor performance and productivity of personnel under your control.
• Plan, organise and execute work activities within the assigned scope to achieve safety, quality and productivity objectives.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with permits to work, risk assessments, method statements and company procedures.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, Safety Connect sessions and site-specific safety communications.
• Promote hazard awareness and reinforce Focus2Zero principles, including the use of error prevention tools and identification of error traps.
• Monitor compliance with Critical Task procedures and ensure they are correctly implemented and administered.
• Support Resident Engineers, Section Engineers and other Supervisors in delivering operational requirements.
• Ensure traceability of materials, consumables and plant equipment used within the work scope.
• Coordinate the estimation, ordering and deployment of mechanical consumables, tools and equipment.
• Monitor progress and provide accurate performance and productivity reporting as required by the contract.
• Ensure quality standards are achieved by implementing quality procedures and resolving workmanship issues in conjunction with Quality Engineers.
• Complete all required contract administration and reporting activities accurately and on time.
• Conduct post-job assessments and performance reviews in line with project requirements.
• Support the sharing of lessons learned and best practices through company improvement processes.
• Coach, mentor and develop Mechanical Fitters, Chargehands and other team members.
• Manage first-line disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain effective communication with site management, engineers, customers, subcontractors and regulatory representatives.
Key Requirements / Qualifications:
• General secondary education or equivalent.
• Completed a recognised Mechanical Fitting Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational qualification.
• NVQ Level 3, ACE Card or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Fitting.
• Valid CCNSG Safety Passport.
• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• ECITB Supervisory Management Training Development (SMTD) Modules as required.
• NVQ/SVQ/QCF Level 3 or above in Supervisory Management is desirable.
• Minimum three years' experience at Advanced Mechanical Fitter level.
• Minimum one year's experience in a Chargehand or supervisory role.
• Significant experience of mechanical operations within industrial environments.
• Experience supervising work within oil & gas, petrochemical, thermal power generation, manufacturing, pharmaceutical or nuclear sectors.
• Sound understanding of Human Performance principles and behavioural safety programmes.
• Strong knowledge of permit to work systems, risk assessment processes and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Completion of Doosan Way, Human Performance and project-specific training requirements where applicable.
Key Competencies:
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, supervise and develop teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Ability to manage workloads, priorities and resources effectively.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing project requirements and operational demands.
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong focus on quality, productivity and contract performance.
• Ability to coach and mentor team members to support ongoing development and competence.
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