Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor

NRL; Wigan; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

NRL Group is seeking a Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor to join our team on a high-profile nuclear construction project in the UK. The role focuses on on-site supervision, ensuring safe and compliant execution of works and alignment with project standards and engineering controls.

The successful candidate will lead rotating machinery installation activities, coordinate with engineering teams, review QA documentation and support milestone planning, while promoting a strong safety culture on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related engineering discipline required.
• Demonstrable experience supervising rotating machinery installation in heavy industry or energy projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems and rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, alignment and inspection of rotating machinery on site.
• Oversee mechanical teams to ensure safe, compliant execution of works.
• Monitor QA documentation and adherence to specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues during installation.
• Review and approve work permits aligned to nuclear site safety protocols.
• Support planning of activities to meet project milestones.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Supervision

Nuclear experience

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor to join our team, supporting a high-profile nuclear construction project in the UK. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical supervision skills who thrives in a safety-critical environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring quality and compliance on-site, while contributing to a major infrastructure programme.

Who are the NRL Group?

The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium-sized organisations.

For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).

We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation, alignment and inspection of rotating machinery in compliance with project standards and protocols
• Oversee mechanical teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of works
• Monitor quality assurance documentation and verify adherence to specifications
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues during installation
• Review and approve work permits aligned to nuclear site safety protocols
• Support planning of activities to meet project milestones
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safety compliance on‑site
• Identifying materials and tools/equipment required to execute the works within the discipline
• Communication directly with site management to resolve and/or clarify any technical issues
• Ensuring full adherence to client and site Quality and EHS policy across discipline works
• Schedule and organise inspections and test as per site inspection and test plan
• Prepare data on overall progress, completed activity, forecast to completion, problems encountered, EHS reports, non‑conformances, cost management and manpower reports

Must-have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience supervising rotating machinery installation in heavy industry or energy projects
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems and rotating equipment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

• 25 days holiday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
• Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
• Long service awards
• Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.