Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Mechanical Supervisor
Lead mechanical fitters on water‑treatment projects, ensuring safe, on‑time, high‑quality installations.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves supervising a team of mechanical fitters to deliver safe, timely installations that meet specifications and AVRS safety standards, while adhering to all health and safety legislation. The supervisor also ensures contract and quality compliance, promotes a positive safety culture, and collaborates with a growing multidisciplinary team. • Supervise mechanical fitters to deliver safe, on‑time installations meeting specifications and AVRS safety rules. • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and promote a positive safety culture. • Guarantee work conforms to contract requirements and quality plans. • Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fitters supervision
- ▸installation delivery
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸quality assurance
- ▸mentor coaching
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
Candidates must hold an SSSTS (or equivalent), a relevant trade qualification, a CSCS or CCNSG card, and possess strong industrial experience with the ability to manage workload independently. Additional essential credentials include Emergency First Aid certification and a full UK driving licence, while desirable qualifications cover EUSR Water Hygiene, water‑industry experience, and PASMA/IPAF/confined‑space certifications. • SSSTS (or equivalent) certification. • Relevant trade qualification and CSCS/CCNSG card. • Strong industrial experience with ability to manage workload independently. • Emergency First Aid certification and full UK driving licence. • Desirable: EUSR Water Hygiene, water‑industry experience, PASMA/IPAF/confined‑space certification, fitness‑to‑work medical. • Agile working flexibility and ‘Be Well’ wellbeing programme.
Requirements
- ▸sssts
- ▸trade qualification
- ▸cscs
- ▸industrial experience
- ▸first aid
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
We prefer direct hires and will only engage with our preferred supplier list agencies if this role is eligible for release. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted and no fee will be payable. The contract offers competitive hourly rates, a 42‑hour week (Monday–Friday), and paid travel time in addition to contracted hours. Joining AVRS provides stability through an impressive £3.8 billion order book and opportunities to work on high‑profile projects. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, leadership development, apprenticeship pathways, and a ‘Be Well’ wellbeing initiative that offers product discounts and support services. Agile working flexibility allows staff to adapt their working patterns to suit personal and team needs. The benefits package includes generous holiday entitlement with the option to purchase extra days, a wide range of corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work schemes, a comprehensive pension plan, and a Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme. Private medical options, 24/7 employee assistance, paid professional association membership, and other employee‑focused perks further underline the company’s people‑first approach. • Competitive hourly rate for a 42‑hour week plus paid travel time. • Generous holiday entitlement with option to purchase additional days. • Corporate discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, and comprehensive pension plan. • Save‑as‑You‑Earn share purchase scheme and private medical options. • Paid membership to a professional association and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
Work Environment
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