Mechanical Supervisor

Shrewsbury Resourcing; Warrington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North West seeks an experienced Plumbing Supervisor / Lead Plumber to oversee teams on new build housing developments. This role involves ensuring quality delivery, managing teams, monitoring safety compliance, and liaising with contractors to uphold high standards. Candidates should have NVQ qualifications and demonstrated supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising plumbing teams on new build housing development.
• Lead Plumber ready for advancement can be considered; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing teams and subcontractors for project delivery.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Monitor materials usage and maintain site records.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Plumbing

SSSTS or SMSTS

Gas qualification

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We re seeking an experienced Plumbing Supervisor / Lead Plumber to oversee the teams on our new build housing developments across the North West. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects.

The role;

You will lead a team of plumbers and subcontractors to ensure timely, quality delivery across multiple sites

• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Organise and oversee the site team's activities, including labour allocation, attendance monitoring, and productivity tracking
• Monitor materials usage and stock levels
• Liaise with the main contractor, other trades, and subcontractors, maintaining strong working relationships
• Site Meetings - acting as the primary contact between the site and the Project Manager/subcontractors
• Monitor on-site welfare, ensuring cleanliness, health & safety, and PPE compliance
• Maintain attendance reports, issuing and controlling safety permits
• Coordinate with the HSE Adviser to manage site inductions and toolbox talks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including daily diaries and weekly progress reports
• Raise RFIs where necessary
• Carry out inspections and snagging to maintain high standards
• Upholding high standards for the installation, quality control and safety compliance
• Monitor and manage onsite plant, equipment, and materials, including effective stock control

About you;

You'll have experience supervising plumbing teams on new build housing development, or be a Lead Plumber ready for the next step - full training can be provided.

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Plumbing or equivalent
• Ideally have your Gas
• CSCS card
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Ability to manage time and personnel efficiently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ideally have good working knowledge of using Excel and other Microsoft programmes