Mechanical Supervisor (Heavy Machinery / Hydraulics)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Inverness; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor in Inverness to lead a team maintaining hydraulic equipment in the sawmilling industry. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/degree in engineering and experience supervising heavy machinery repairs. This role offers a competitive salary of £44,000-£48,000 along with bonuses and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Half day Friday

Life insurance

Free parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance and repair teams on heavy machinery.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Eager to progress career in a leading company.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team to maintain heavy machinery and sawmilling equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Organise and follow planned maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

supervising mechanical fitters

diagnosing hydraulic issues

problem solving

responding to machinery breakdowns

Education

HNC/degree in engineering

Job description

Mechanical Supervisor (Heavy Machinery / Hydraulics)

44,000 - 48,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + Half Day Friday + Life Insurance + Free Parking + Career Progression

Inverness

Are you a mechanical fitter supervisor with experience leading teams, working on heavy machinery, looking for an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading sawmilling companies who provide a generous annual bonus and exciting career progression?

This company was founded in the 1800's and is recognised as one of the top sawmilling companies in the UK. Employing over 100 members of staff, they still strive for a friendly and hardworking community. They predominantly supply high quality softwood to the construction and packaging industries.

The ideal candidate will be working fully on-site, providing quick response for any breakdowns or repairs to heavy duty machinery and sawmilling equipment. You will be leading a team of mechanical fitters to diagnose and problem solve hydraulic equipment and pipework, to ensure the upkeep and efficiency in the sawmilling process.

This role would suit a mechanical fitter with experience leading a team to maintain and repair heavy machinery, eager to progress their career and boost their salary package within one of the leading softwood suppliers in the UK.

The role:

• Supervising a team of mechanical fitters to maintain heavy machinery and sawmilling equipment
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and repairs of equipment, to ensure efficient running of the mill
• Be able to lead a team of fitters
• Help organise and follow PPM schedules
• Diagnose and fault find any hydraulic issues with equipment
• Adhere to a high level of health and safety when performing and supervising in day to day tasks

The person:

• HNC/degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Experience supervising the maintenance and repair of heavy duty machinery
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH20725

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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