Mechanical Supervisor/Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine project company in Portsmouth seeks a Mechanical Team Leader/Supervisor to oversee shiprepair and fabrication projects. The role demands strong supervisory skills, effective communication, and experience in marine tasks. Candidates should hold a full UK driving licence and be eligible for UK Security Clearance. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work on a variety of marine projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in shiprepair with a mechanical/pipefitting background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective liaison.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in interpreting technical schematics and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor employees' work for quality standards.
• Quote, plan, and manage marine projects controlling costs.
• Ensure staff compliance with policies and safety regulations.
• Complete written reports on project progress and quality.

Skills

Experience in shiprepair

Strong communication skills

Eligibility for UK Security Clearance

Organizational skills

Team player ethos

Job description

Overview

This role is integral to managing and supervising marine projects, ensuring compliance with high standards and efficient completion of tasks. The suitable candidate must have a background of working in the Portsmouth Dockyard and experience of working on Royal Navy vessels.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor employees' work, ensuring adherence to quality standards, safety procedures, and technical requirements in shiprepair, fabrication, mechanical fitting, and pipefitting works.
• Quote, plan, and manage shiprepair, marine, fabrication, and mechanical/pipefitting projects while controlling costs and achieving deliverables.
• Ensure staff compliance with company policies, including timekeeping, conduct, and technical training.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across workshops, stores, vessels, vehicles, and on-site locations.
• Support management in scheduling maintenance and repairs of company machinery, pipework systems, and shiprepair equipment.
• Work independently to plan and prioritise workload within set timescales.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external emergency arrangements and enforce the correct use of required PPE.
• Assist in tracking and controlling tools and equipment to prevent loss or theft, reporting any incidents promptly.
• Enforce safety regulations, maintain accurate records, and support procurement processes.
• Remain available for emergency or responsive shiprepair works and undertake on-call duties as needed.
• Complete written reports on project progress, quality, and completion.
• Advise management promptly of potential workforce dissatisfaction.

Job Requirements

• Experience in shiprepair with a mechanical/pipefitting background.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective liaison with staff, managers, and suppliers.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business needs, including shipyard and port facilities.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proficient in interpreting shiprepair drawings, technical schematics, pipework diagrams, fabrication manuals, and associated specifications.
• Proven experience supervising personnel and monitoring quality and productivity in shiprepair, fabrication, mechanical, and pipefitting disciplines.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with a strong team player ethos and the ability to motivate staff.

Terms

• £32/h Umb co (PAYE also available).
• 40 hour standard week but due to project demand you can expect to regularly work between 50-70 hours per week.
• If you are an experienced Mechanical Team Leader/Supervisor we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team and contribute to the successful delivery on a variety of marine projects.