Mechanical Supervisor

Mechanical Supervisor
Contract

Slough

1st Step Solutions are seeking to recruit a qualified Mechanical Supervisor to join the team on a Data Centre project in Slough on a contract basis.

You must be a Pipefitter by trade and experienced in working with a Tier 1 M&E Contractor on large infrastructure projects.

Job Purpose:
The responsibilities of this Mechanical Site Supervisor role include overseeing mechanical work and site trades, scoping work and ordering materials, issuing permits and ensuring safety rules are followed.

Role:
* Liaise with colleagues and supervisors on timeframe and labour requirement.
* You will be required to respond to mechanical issues as they occur.
* Gather information about the mechanical installation and all potential surprises.
* Devise a clear energy monitoring strategy.
* Oversee plumbers/pipefitters or mechanical subcontractors.
* Complete mechanical site safety audits and completion paperwork.
* Ensure safe working practices and mechanical safety rules are followed by plumbers/pipefitters on site.
* Ensure plumbers/pipefitters job sheets are collected.
* Ensure all paperwork is completed as required.
* Ensure Outlook calendar is kept up to date.
* Reporting on a daily basis with site issues or progression.
* Assist teams with resolving matters arising.
* Cover other supervisors, as required.
* Identify corrective actions and implementation of countermeasures to maximise productivity.
* Ensure relevant materials and consumables are identified, sourced and delivered in a timely manner to minimise project disruptions maintaining records and controlling stock.
* Maintain effective health and safety systems, including completion of risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks.

Education/Skills:
* Previous experience in a similar role.
* Good diagnostic skills are essential as well as the ability to design solutions for any remedial works on mechanical systems.
* Good literacy skills.
* City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Services or equivalent.
* CSCS/ECS card.
* SSSTS or SMSTS.
* Proactive thinking with an enthusiastic character.
* Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
* Excellent people management skills.