Hands-On Mechanical Supervisor | Global Travel & Growth

Yolk Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus are recruiting for a Mechanical Manufacturing Supervisor to join our client in the specialist engineering and equipment manufacturing sector. This permanent role combines hands-on mechanical fitting with day-to-day leadership of a growing mechanical team, with opportunities to travel internationally to support customer installations.

You will sit between the Mechanical Manager and the wider fitting team, leading daily activity while remaining involved in the build, testing and

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical fitting or equipment assembly experience.
• Experience supervising or leading engineers or fitters.
• 1–2+ years supervisory experience beneficial, candidates may be ready to step up.
• Ability to work from mechanical engineering drawings.
• Experience delivering builds against deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Collaborative leadership style to guide and develop a team.
• HNC or equivalent mechanical qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport with international travel about 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of Mechanical Fitters while remaining hands-on.
• Build mechanical systems and equipment from engineering drawings.
• Test, fault-find and diagnose mechanical equipment.
• Plan daily workloads to meet project schedules.
• Take ownership of projects through to completion.
• Support on-site installation and supervise teams at customer locations worldwide.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop team members as the manufacturing function grows.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Team leadership

Reading eng. drawings

Problem solving

Project timing

Education

HNC or equivalent mechanical qualification

Job description

Meritus are recruiting for a Mechanical Manufacturing Supervisor to join our client in the specialist engineering and equipment manufacturing sector. This permanent role combines hands-on mechanical fitting with day-to-day leadership of a growing mechanical team, with opportunities to travel internationally to support customer installations.

You will sit between the Mechanical Manager and the wider fitting team, leading daily activity while remaining involved in the build, testing and