Mechanical Supervisor – On-site Lead for Water Projects

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

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.