Senior Mechanical Engineering Supervisor Lead Projects

Interaction Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Overtime opportunities

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Interaction Engineering in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities across production and customer sites. You’ll lead a small team, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality, safety and timely project delivery.

The role involves coordinating installations, commissioning and maintenance, with travel to customer sites as needed. A background in manufacturing and supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering or production
• Previous supervisory or team-leader experience
• Strong mechanical assembly and engineering skills
• Good health & safety and risk management knowledge
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
• Desirable: LEAN/ CI experience, IOSH/ILM or similar leadership qualification

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day mechanical engineering activities across production and customer sites.
• Lead and support a small team of mechanical engineers.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring and day-to-day supervision.
• Build and assemble bespoke mechanical equipment.
• Support customer-site installations, commissioning, repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate installation and service projects through to completion.
• Work with internal teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
• Maintain high standards of quality, workmanship and health & safety.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, including RAMS and Permit to Work requirements.
• Drive LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Help develop and improve new production processes.
• Source and order spare parts as required.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays for customer projects

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Interaction Engineering in Milton Keynes is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities across production and customer sites. You’ll lead a small team, provide technical guidance, and ensure quality, safety and timely project delivery.

The role involves coordinating installations, commissioning and maintenance, with travel to customer sites as needed. A background in manufacturing and supervisory experience is essential.