Mechanical Supervisor

Fyba Talent; Bedford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fyba Talent is assisting a leading water sector specialist to appoint a Mechanical Supervisor to start ASAP near Bedford. You will manage a small mechanical team on site, assist on tools, and ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Responsibilities include inductions, toolbox talks, client liaison, safety compliance, and reporting to the Project Manager. Candidates should hold SSSTS or SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work, with prior water sector experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Water sector experience preferred.
• Demonstrable experience as a supervisor.
• Emergency First Aid at Work certification required.
• CSCS and health and safety knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the site mechanical team, including task allocation and tooling management.
• Lead inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks for site teams.
• Offer first-line support on site health, safety, and compliance matters.
• Oversee client communication and provide daily updates to the Project Manager.
• Identify and resolve issues to minimise downtime.
• Ensure all tasks comply with Health and Safety standards and regulations.
• Report incidents or near misses under supervision.

Skills

Supervision

Team Leadership

Health & Safety

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

Emergency First Aid at Work Certification

CSCS

Relevant Apprenticeship/NVQ/C&G

Job description

Our client, a leading water sector specialist are seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to start ASAP near Bedford.

This is a working supervisor role, looking after a small team and you will be required to assist on the tools at times.

Candidate Requirements:

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Emergency First Aid at Work Certification
• Relevant Apprenticeship/NVQ/C&G etc.
• Critical Medical
• CSCS
• Previous water sector experience is preferred
• Demonstratable experience as a supervisor

Job Outline:

• Manage the daily operations of the site mechanical team, including task allocation, tooling management, and handling paperwork.
• Lead inductions, daily briefings, and toolbox talks for site teams.
• Offer first-line support on site-specific health, safety, and compliance matters.
• Oversee site-based activities, including client communication, providing daily updates to the Project Manager, and reporting any site-related issues.
• Identify and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure all tasks are performed in full compliance with Health and Safety standards, risk assessments, and applicable regulations.
• Report and document any incidents or near misses occurring under your supervision.
• Communicate with the client and/or main contractor as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical support and guidance to site teams.
• Ensure the appropriate permits are in place and that related documentation is completed accurately and to a high standard