About Waveney’s
Waveney’s is a market-leading engineering company based in South Norfolk, with over 30 years of experience delivering high-quality engineering solutions across the commercial, industrial, agricultural and utilities sectors.
Operating from our offices and manufacturing facility, we have specialist Electrical, Mechanical, Fabrication and Technical Design departments. We manufacture and install bespoke metalwork, including pipework, tanks, platforms and structural steelwork.
We work closely with Anglian Water and undertake projects across both potable and wastewater sites. We also have established relationships with many Tier 1 main contractors, delivering projects ranging from £50,000 to £1.5 million.
Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, we are looking for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our expanding team.
The Role
As Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and carrying out mechanical installation works across a range of projects. This will include the installation of various types and sizes of pipework, fabricated structures, platforms and tanks, as well as pressure testing.
The role will involve working on active water and wastewater treatment sites, so a strong understanding of site safety, quality and working procedures is essential.
When site work is not required, you will be based at our assembly and manufacturing facility in South Norfolk.
Please note: regular overnight stays away from home are an essential part of this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Read, understand and interpret mechanical engineering drawings.
- Supervise mechanical installation projects, including pipework, platforms, tanks and fabricated structures.
- Lead and supervise site teams with varying levels of experience and ability.
- Liaise effectively with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and other trades on site.
- Ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently and to the required specification.
- Carry out quality checks and ensure all work meets project and company standards.
- Assist with pressure testing and commissioning activities.
- Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and organised condition.
- Follow all company, client and site-specific Health & Safety procedures.
- Ensure tools, plant and equipment are maintained in a safe and serviceable condition.
- Identify and resolve problems using your own initiative.
- Support other areas of the business when required, within your skills and experience.
- Travel to sites throughout the UK as required.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working as a Mechanical Supervisor, Pipefitter Supervisor or similar.
- Time-served experience as a Pipefitter, Mechanical Fitter or Steel Erector, with a relevant apprenticeship or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong industrial and commercial mechanical installation experience.
- Experience supervising site teams.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
- A strong understanding of Health & Safety and site procedures.
- A CSCS card or equivalent recognised site qualification.
- SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
- A proactive approach to problem solving.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- A positive "can-do" attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
- Flexibility to work across different sites and locations as required.
Previous experience within the water and wastewater industry would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other industrial engineering backgrounds will also be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
The following qualifications and experience would be advantageous:
- EUSR Blue Card – Clean Water
- Anglian Water Safety Passport
- Confined Space Training
- PASMA
- IPAF
- First Aid at Work
- CPCS qualifications
- Welding qualifications
What We Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, permanent position
- 40-hour basic working week
- Overtime available at time and a half
- Company vehicle
- Company mobile phone
- Company power tools
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Sick pay
- Bereavement leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free/on-site parking
- Accommodation provided when working away
- Living-away-from-home allowance
- Bonus opportunities
- Long-term opportunities with an established and growing engineering company
Why Join Waveney’s?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join an established engineering company with over 30 years of industry experience.
With a growing workload and a strong pipeline of projects, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of challenging engineering projects across the water, wastewater, industrial and commercial sectors.
If you are an experienced mechanical professional looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company, we would like to hear from you.
No agencies, please.
Pay: £18.00-£22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 60.0 per week
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
