Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Overtime opportunities

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities across production and customer sites. You’ll lead a small team, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality, safety and timely project delivery.

The role involves coordinating installations, commissioning and maintenance, with travel to customer sites as needed. A background in manufacturing and supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or production
• Previous supervisory or team-leader experience
• Strong mechanical assembly and engineering skills
• Good health & safety and risk management knowledge
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Desirable: LEAN/ CI experience, IOSH/ILM or similar leadership qualification

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day mechanical engineering activities across production and customer sites.
• Lead and support a small team of mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day supervision.
• Build and assemble bespoke mechanical equipment.
• Support customer-site installations, commissioning, repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate installation and service projects through to completion.
• Work with internal teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Maintain high standards of quality, workmanship and health & safety.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, including RAMS and Permit to Work requirements.
• Drive LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Help develop and improve new production processes.
• Source and order spare parts as required.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays for customer projects

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Location: Milton Keynes, MK14

Salary: £35,(Apply online only) + Discretionary Bonus + Overtime

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Take the next step in your engineering career

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Senior Engineer or Team Leader ready to step into a supervisory role?

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day mechanical engineering activities across production and customer sites.

• Lead and support a small team of mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day supervision.
• Build and assemble bespoke mechanical equipment.
• Support customer-site installations, commissioning, repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate installation and service projects through to completion.
• Work with internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification.
• Maintain high standards of quality, workmanship and health & safety.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, including RAMS and Permit to Work requirements.
• Drive LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Help develop and improve new production processes.
• Source and order spare parts when required.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required for customer projects.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or production.
• Previous supervisory, team leader or senior engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical assembly and engineering skills.
• Good health & safety and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Desirable: LEAN/continuous improvement experience, IOSH, ILM or similar leadership qualification, and experience with bespoke machinery or specialist equipment.

What's on offer?

• £35,(Apply online only) basic salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00
• New state‑of‑the‑art production facility
• Genuine opportunity to shape and improve engineering processes
• Career progression and professional development
• Flexible working environment
• Enhanced benefits, including salary sacrifice electric car scheme following continued employment