Mechanical Supervisor

Red The Consultancy; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in shipbuilding is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for the nightshift. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your Mechanical Engineering expertise to lead a multiskilled team, ensuring that all activities are executed on time and meet operational standards. Your responsibilities will include installing main machinery on new vessels, interpreting technical drawings, and optimizing labor utilization. This position offers a competitive salary with a nightshift uplift, along with a robust benefits package including a pension scheme. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Nightshift uplift

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in an industrial environment is essential.
• Educated to HNC level in a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a multiskilled team to ensure timely and quality output.
• Install main machinery on new build vessels and read technical drawings.
• Provide technical advice and identify process improvements.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related subject

Job description

Based in Inverclyde, our shipbuilding client requires a Mechanical Supervisor - Nightshift to join them on a permanent basis.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

• Educated to HNC level in a related subject.
• Supervisory experience in an industrial environment.
• IT skills - MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Leveraging your Mechanical Engineering experience, to lead and supervise a multiskilled team to ensure that all activities are completed on time and of the quality of output consistent with operational standard and requirement.

• Installing main machinery on new build vessels.
• Reading and understanding technical drawings.
• Set up and aligning shafts, thrusters, rudders, gear boxes, pumps and commissioning mechanical equipment.
• Set work to the team to maximise utilisation of labour and meet delivery schedules.
• Providing technical advice to the team and identify process improvements.
• Updating all relevant documents including daily progress registers, logbooks, accident book, training, performance and attendance.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE ON OFFER

Salary up to £44,000 + 30% nightshift uplift (£57,000 per annum) + benefits, including competitive pension scheme.