Mechanical Supervisor

Nordex Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Mechanical Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the installation and finishing phases of wind turbine projects across the UK and Ireland. The role requires technical expertise, strong HSE knowledge, and the ability to train and supervise subcontractors. Enjoy benefits like 33 days off, private healthcare, and flexible working arrangements while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

33 days off including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare

Volunteering days

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience of K08 installation processes.
• In-depth technical knowledge of wind farms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subcontractors during installation and completion of wind turbines.
• Ensure compliance with HSE rules.
• Train colleagues and subcontractors on site.

Skills

Mechanical Expertise

Health & Safety Knowledge

Technical Guidance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Do you share our passion of renewable energy for a greener and sustainable future?

We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Supervisor on a permanent basis to join the team covering the UK and Ireland.

How can you make a difference?

The main purpose of the Mechanical Supervisor role is to provide mechanical expertise during the installation and finishing phase of our projects in order to prepare the Wind Turbine Generator or Wind Farm for commissioning.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities For This Role Include

• Compliance with the HSE rules with the erection/finishing of designated subcontractors during the installation and completion of the WTG
• Monitoring and supervision of erection and completion of the WEA in terms of professional, technical, and high-quality performance of the work by the subcontractors.
• Training of colleagues and of sub-contractors on site
• Execution of the mechanical part of the quality check by using the checklist Q-Gate 23
• Check for completeness and accuracy of erection reports and the associated documents.
• Continuous improvement on documentation and processes in relation with area of responsibility
• Supporting the site manager with the inspection of incoming goods (gate1) on site.
• Creating reports according to the relevant NC process.
• Checking the tools brought and used by the subcontractor. Tools must be calibrated and be permitted.
• Control and hand out of special tools and equipment from the Nordex erection container to the subcontractor.
• Control of the correct torque applied on structural bolts, in accordance with the specifications.
• Technical guidance for corrective measures to remedy the defect by the subcontract tor.
• Notification of defective or missing parts to the site manager with the purpose of replacement of these parts.
• Checking of subcontractors in terms of qualification of the personnel: Certificates torque technology, service lift, fall protection.
• Reports to the site manager about the current status of erection and finishing works of the WTG.
• Creating the required documents specifically list of defects according Order Execution Process G0630_EN.
  
  

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree standard with significant experience working in a similar role. You will have proven experience of K08 installation processes and best practices and have practical experience of working with cranes.

You will have an In depth technical knowledge and experience with wind farms and turbines and have the capacity to drive and influence stakeholders in regards to the implementation of the appropriate technical solutions.

Health & Safety is a high priority for Nordex and this candidate should have a strong understanding of HSE risks and prevention to reduce these risks. Knowledge of CDM site regulations and a Irish Safe Pass and CSCS cards are included.

This role will require the successful candidate to have the motivation to work on remote sites and you will be away from home approximately 60% in time of the year. This role also requires you to have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.

This role works on a rotation of 3 weeks on site and 1 week offsite.

What we can offer you?

Time Off 33 days including bank holidays. After two years continual service you will be entitled to an additional day‘s holiday per annum (Maximum 5 days). Plus an extra day off for your birthday

Health & Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme (offering therapy sessions), Bike2Work Scheme, Paid Eye tests & contribution towards Glasses, Company Sick pay scheme. Private Healthcare available via salary sacrifice

Volunteering 2 paid working days per calendar year to carry out volunteering activities in your local community.

Family friendly Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave. Compassionate Leave, and Life Insurance.

Memberships Nordex will reimburse the cost of one annual professional subscription fee to one professional institution relevant to your work.

Celebrate Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15 + years Service

Flexible flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements available.

Recruitment Process

The closing date for this role is Friday 23rd May 2025, however, please be aware that this role could close early if we receive an overwhelming response.

The first stage of the recruitment process requires you to submit your CV via the Apply Now button. The recruitment team will then review your application and be in touch to confirm if you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the process.

We appreciate all the applications we receive and will be in touch with you as soon as we can, so please watch out for our emails or phone calls (which maybe from a withheld number)

Nordex Values, Diversity & Inclusion

Here at Nordex we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Our values of Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world, these are the standards we walk by.

Our mission is to offer cutting edge, reliable products, and services, generating value for our customers and stakeholders …. All whilst protecting the environment.

Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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