Mechanical Site Supervisor

EPS Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

CPD accredited employer

Laptop/phone provided

Flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

EPS Group seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to join our Delivery Team, focusing on the assembly and installation of scraper bridges and other heavy fabricated steel products for wastewater and water treatment plants. This site-based role is primarily in the Midlands and South of England, with regional travel and regular overnight stays; occasional visits to our Ireland HQ may be required.

The ideal candidate will have engineering qualifications, at least two years’ utilities/M&E experience, strong

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification at least HND/HNC/C&G level.
• Minimum two years’ experience in utilities/M&E environment.
• Experience in steelwork assembly, welding and site mechanical works.
• Codes/qualifications in welding or steel fixing preferred.
• UK water industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and assist with on-site mechanical installation works for scraper bridges and heavy fabrications.
• Ensure daily activities are planned, coordinated and carried out safely.
• Install, test and commission systems to British/ISO/client standards.
• Induct on-site personnel, subcontractors and visitors; communicate MATs and risk assessments.
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses to management and maintain PPE and housekeeping.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to travel

Full driving licence

Electrical awareness

Education

Engineering or similar qualification (HND/HNC/C&G or equivalent)

Job description

As part of our on-going investment in our UK-based resource pool, EPS Water has immediate vacancies for a Mechanical Supervisor to join our Delivery Team, focusing on the assembly and installation of fabricated products such as settlement tank scraper bridges, gravity thickeners, aerators and access steelwork.

The role would suit a flexible, enthusiastic and organised individual with a strong work ethic and water industry experience. They will need to be self-motivated, a good communicator and willing to work in a small business environment.

A site-based role, mostly working in the Midlands and South of England, focused mainly on Severn Trent and Anglian Water. Regional and nationwide travel will be required, with regular overnight stays, and possible occasional visits to our Group headquarters in Ireland.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Planning, supervising and assisting with on-site mechanical installation works associated with EPS's range of scraper bridges and other heavy fabricated steel products for wastewater and water treatment plants. This is a hands-on working supervisor role
• Ensuring that all day to day activities are planned, coordinated and carried out in a safe manner.in accordance with required standards, policies and statutory regulations for Health & Safety
• Ensuring that all systems are installed, tested and commissioning to relevant British, ISO and client standards
• Assisting the EPS Fitters and other operatives with the day-to-day site activities, working with steelwork, pipework, etc
• Liaising with the project manager / project engineer on all aspects of the project
• Inducting onsite personnel, subcontractors and visitors
• Communicating method statements, risk assessments and procedures to employees and subcontractors onsite
• Carrying out toolbox talks
• Ensuring that current certifications and records are maintained for training of on-site personnel, subcontractors, plant and equipment used as part of the works
• Ensuring that any defects to plant and equipment are repaired in a timely manner, and defective plant and equipment is removed from use and clearly identified
• Ensuring all employees and subcontractors are wearing the correct PPE at all times
• Reporting accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences and / or near misses to the Project Manager / Engineer. In the absence of the project manager the HSQE and HR departments must be contacted directly
• Maintaining good housekeeping and ensuring that all walkways are kept clear of all obstruction
• Implementing emergency plans when requiredLiaising with internal / external safety officers and auditors during site inspections
• Recording and closing non-conformances for individual projects and supporting the Project Manager to ensure that the corrective action, root cause and preventative / improvement actions are successfully identified
• Applying industry best practice and workmanship to ensure a 'right first time' outcome is achieved during installation
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other contractors
• Complying with all relevant Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work Plans, and working in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
• Completion of daily reports and ensuring company HSQE policies are maintained for all activities
• Identifying and promoting new ideas and improvements to the business via the appropriate reporting mechanisms
• Other duties as may arise from time to time that are consistent with the job-holder's knowledge and skills, and are needed to effectively perform the role

Key Skills & Experience

• Engineering or similar qualification, ideally to HND / HNC / C&G or equivalent level
• Minimum two years' experience in a similar role within the utilities sector and/or M&E engineering environment
• Candidates should have experience in planning, supervising and carrying out steelwork assembly, welding and site mechanical works
• Demonstrable training/qualifications in coded welding, steel fixing or similar
• Experience of structural steelwork and steel product installation would be an advantage
• We are seeking people with an enquiring technical mindset and a strong focus on quality control and continuous improvement to drive consistently excellent outcomes
• Electrical awareness and training would be an advantage
• Good communication skills, able to interact effectively with Clients and colleagues
• Experience within the UK water industry is preferable, experience of installing scraper bridges would be a distinct advantage
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationwide on a regular basis (including overnight stays), and occasionally to the EPS Group headquarters in Ireland as required
• Full driving licence, any existing endorsements must be declared in the application

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options, dependent on location and role requirements
• See company website for more information on the many benefits to working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and groundbreaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.