Mechanical Supervisor

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Mechanical Supervisor - AVRS

Location - Thames Water and Anglian Water regions

Competitive hourly rates | Contracted hours: 42 per week (Monday–Friday) | Paid travel time in addition to contracted hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Supervisor to join AVRS, part of the Galliford Try group. Following several long-term framework awards, we are looking for ambitious individuals with a strong industrial background to support long-term projects within the Water Treatment Sector. Our clients expect the highest standards, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality. At AVRS, we see our people as key stakeholders and aim to build a mutually rewarding future together.

Projects range from £5k to £10m, where we act as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, as well as supporting Tier 1 contractor clients. This is a permanent position, offering stability and growth within a thriving team.

• Supervise a team of mechanical fitters to deliver works safely, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Ensure installations comply with specifications and AVRS mechanical safety rules.
• Promote and engage with AVRS’s positive safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety legislation and encourage best practices.
• Guarantee installations meet contract requirements and quality plans.
• Coach and mentor Electrical Improvers and Apprentices.
• Collaborate effectively within a growing team.

• SSSTS or equivalent
• Ability to manage own workload and project tasks with minimal supervision
• CSCS or CCNSG card
• Emergency First Aid or First Aider certification
• Full UK driving licence
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• Experience in the Water Industry
• PASMA / IPAF / Confined Space certification

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

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