Mechanical Site Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Rushden seeks a hands-on Mechanical Site Supervisor to lead daily activities and manage site operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in fabrication, welding, and mechanical installations while ensuring health and safety compliance. This role involves mentoring teams and maintaining high service standards. Attractive benefits include healthcare plans, discounts, and bonuses.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline

Employee referral bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Company-wide Christmas party

Qualifications

• Proven fabrication, welding and mechanical installation experience.
• Ability to work independently and supervise teams.
• Health & Safety aware, able to produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations for pipework, fabrication, and mechanical installations.
• Conduct inspections and drive quality improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Mechanical installation

Team supervision

Health & Safety compliance

Communication skills

Planning skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Job Description

adi Mechanical Site Supervisor

Location – Rushden, Northamptonshire

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Site Supervisor to lead daily site activities, manage resources, and ensure high standards of health, safety, and quality. You’ll support the planning and delivery of engineering projects, working closely with clients and teams to achieve smooth, efficient operations. A key part of the role will be managing and supervising pipework, fabrication, and mechanical installations, ensuring all activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations, overseeing pipework, fabrication, welding, and mechanical installations from planning to completion.
• Conduct inspections, solve issues, and drive continuous quality improvements.
• Mentor apprentices and junior staff, promoting skill development and teamwork.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including toolbox talks and site procedures.
• Support project planning, installation, commissioning, and documentation.
• Maintain excellent client communication and a high service standard.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Proven fabrication, welding and mechanical installation experience
• Ability to work independently, supervise teams, and coordinate with Project Management.
• Good communication, planning, and organisational skills, ensuring efficient project delivery
• Health & Safety aware, able to produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Experience in the food & beverage industry would be advantageous

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Generous holiday allowance
• Celebration days
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners
• Annual employee awards
• Long service awards
• Free workwear

The company

Find out more about adi – https://www.adiltd.co.uk/

Other organisations may call this role a Site Lead, Site Manager or Pipework Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Welding and Fabrication Supervisor or Welding and Fabrication Lead.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

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