Mechanical Supervisor

1st Step Solutions are supporting one of our clients who have an opportunity for a Mechanical Supervisor/Manager based in London.

Job Overview
We're looking for a practical, switched-on Mechanical Supervisor to lead a small team (typically 4-5 men) on a busy site. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance time between the desk and the ground.

Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and coordinate a team of mechanical operatives.
* Manage day-to-day site activities, assign work, and drive productivity.
* Handle material orders, daily reports, timesheets, toolbox talks, and permit control. Keep documentation up to date and accurate.
* Maintain a safe working environment. Ensure all H&S procedures are followed, and issues are addressed immediately.
* Provide honest updates on how the project is really going. If things are going off track, flag it early and work with the team to correct course.
* Willing and able to muck in when needed to help get things over the line.
* Split time effectively between site supervision and desk work. Stay present on the ground to push momentum but also keep ahead of planning and paperwork.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Mechanical Supervisor or Senior Mechanical Operative ready to step up.
* Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and how they interact on-site.
* Strong organisational and leadership skills.
* Comfortable managing small teams and getting the best out of people.
* Confident in reading drawings, raising technical queries, and planning tasks.
* Sound grasp of Health & Safety regulations and site compliance.

Suitable candidate:
* A doer as much as a delegator, happy to pitch in when needed.
* Organised and reliable.
* Comfortable working independently but knows when to escalate.
* A good all-rounder, paperwork, people, and progress control.

Package:
Full package available