Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge, Co Down, is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to lead our assembly production. This permanent, on-site role focuses on coordinating weekly production, forecasting needs, and guiding the assembly team to meet project timelines and quality standards.

You will manage subcontractors, monitor workloads, maintain 5S housekeeping, and contribute to design and specification improvements while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project management, production, fabrication, subcontractors and line managers to progress projects safely, efficiently, and as per programme, specs and quality standards.
• Manage assembly subcontractors and workloads, allocate labour, monitor productivity, develop team skills, review drawings and materials, ensure torque requirements and procedures are followed.

Job description

Description

Application Deadline: 19 August 2026

Department: Contracts

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Team Overview

The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on-site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem-solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth we wish to integrate a Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to support our mechanical assembly production, in our assembly facility located in Banbridge. This post is a permanent position and offers amazing opportunities for any successful candidate who wishes to gain experience within a progressive and dynamic company. The role will be based in Banbridge to ensure work and procedures are being carried out in a timely manner. We are currently seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who can manage, develop, delegate work accordingly and support the Assembly team on progress and advancements. Part of the role as Mechanical Assembly Supervisor will be to manage weekly production, forecast production, monitoring of queries, non-conformances and implement operational procedures. The role will also require the managing of Subcontractor / materials, machine maintenance and the development of the assembly facilities in Banbridge with advice and guidance on design requirements and specification.

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Supervisor

Location: Banbridge, Co Down

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday 7:30am-3pm

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Responsible to: Mechanical Project Manager

What You'll be Doing

The role involves coordinating with project management, production, fabrication, subcontractors, and line managers to ensure projects progress safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed programmes, specifications, and quality standards. Responsibilities include managing assembly subcontractors and workloads, allocating labour, monitoring productivity, developing team skills, reviewing drawings and materials, ensuring assembly procedures and torque requirements are followed, supporting FAT activities, and maintaining accurate progress and non-conformance reporting. The role also involves overseeing daily mechanical installation operations, managing resources and material shortages, maintaining 5S housekeeping and safe, organised plantrooms, and providing hands-on support and guidance to the assembly team as required.