506 - Mechanical Supervisor
Mechanical Supervisor, Milton Hill (Permanent)
Our client is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor to support the day-to-day delivery of mechanical maintenance on a busy, site-based contract in Milton Hill. Reporting to the Engineering & Maintenance Manager, you will supervise planned and reactive works, ensuring activities are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role, coordinating engineers and contractors on site, prioritising workloads, and ensuring compliance with site procedures and statutory requirements.
Location: Milton Hill, Oxfordshire (OX13) – site-based, near Didcot/Abingdon
(Due to site access and local traffic conditions, this role is best suited to candidates located within approximately 45 minutes of the Didcot/Abingdon area to ensure reliable travel to site)
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000 per annum (DOE)
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
*** Applicants must have full and ongoing right to work in the UK. We do not offer visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring future visa support ***
Mechanical Supervisor – Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise day-to-day maintenance activities (PPM and reactive works)
- Ensure all work is completed safely, in line with site procedures and regulations
- Act as the site lead for mechanical systems, including pressure systems where applicable
- Manage and support a team of 5 engineers and subcontractors on site
- Plan and prioritise workloads to meet service level agreements (SLAs)
- Issue and control permits to work and ensure safe isolation procedures (LOTO) are followed
- Conduct regular checks on completed work to ensure quality and compliance
- Provide technical support and guidance to the team and client
- Maintain accurate records using CAFM/asset management systems (e.g. Planon)
- Liaise with the client and stakeholders, providing updates and resolving issues
- Assist with minor works, including estimating labour and materials
- Participate in call-out rota when required
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations
- Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Oversee safe systems of work, including permits and isolations
- Monitor contractor compliance and site safety standards
- Ensure team competence and identify training needs
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical or building services discipline
- Background in mechanical/building services maintenance
- Proven experience supervising engineers or small teams
- Strong knowledge of HVAC and mechanical plant
- Good understanding of safe systems of work (PTW, LOTO, RAMS)
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
- Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
Desirable:
- Experience working with CAFM systems (e.g. Planon, Maximo)
- Knowledge of BMS operation
- Experience across multi-site or complex environments
- Legionella (L8) awareness
- Authorised Person (Mechanical/Pressure Systems)
- Commercial Gas or F-Gas qualifications