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Mechanical Fitting Lead

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ickleford, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Mechanical Fitting Lead

Typically, this person will be responsible for mechanical assembly and installation of components on industrial water treatment systems. This role also includes leading a 3-man team of mechanical fitters, to fit and align pumps, valves, brackets, gauges, and other mechanical elements on large industrial machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical fitting skills, a high level of precision, and a proactive approach to quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Supervision

· Oversee daily shop floor operations and ensure production schedules are achieved.

· Assign tasks to production workers.

· Minimize downtime and address bottlenecks promptly.

· Lead by example

2. Team Leadership

· Supervise, train, and mentor shop floor personnel.

· Conduct shift briefings and communicate production goals.

· Enforce company policies and discipline when necessary.

· Foster teamwork and maintain high morale among workers.

3. Quality Control

· Ensure products meet company and customer quality standards.

· Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

· Coordinate with the Quality Control department on inspections and corrective actions.

· Investigate and resolve quality issues.

4. Health & Safety Compliance

· Enforce workplace safety regulations and company safety policies.

· Conduct regular safety checks and toolbox talks.

· Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Report and document accidents or near-miss incidents.

5. Equipment & Maintenance Coordination

· Monitor machine performance and ensure proper operation.

· Coordinate preventive maintenance with the maintenance department.

· Report equipment breakdowns and follow up on repairs.

· Ensure tools and materials are available for production.

6. Reporting & Documentation

· Maintain daily production reports and shift logs.

· Track attendance, overtime, and workforce performance.

· Report production output, delays, and issues to management.

· Maintain inventory usage and material records.

Required Qualifications

· Diploma or technical certification in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field (preferred).

· 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.

· Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership and team management skills

· Good problem-solving and decision-making ability

· Knowledge of production processes and machinery

· Understanding of quality standards and safety regulations

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Knowledge of valves, pumps, gauges, and mechanical fastening methods

Hours of Work: 40 per week, 7am – 3pm Monday to Friday

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