Mechanical Operations Supervisor

3 days ago


Seascale, Cumbria, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Mechanical Operations Supervisor

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Mechanical Operations Supervisor to join our team at National Nuclear Laboratory. As a Mechanical Operations Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and compliant operation of our nuclear facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Distribute workload and manage resource allocation across the team.
  • Analyse work requirements and provide forecasts of manning levels.
  • Ensure instructions, materials, tools, and equipment required by the team are available.
  • Communicate safety information to the team and ensure adherence to procedures.
  • Develop and communicate plans for team members' growth and development.
  • Accountable for ensuring maintenance tasks are briefed, understood, and performed safely and on schedule.
  • Comply with legislative, regulatory, and company standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring delivery of work complies with site requirements.
  • Liaise with Technical Support Team for effective handover and hand-back arrangements.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers on plant upgrades or improvements.

Essential Criteria:

  • Mechanical Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent.
  • Thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety, and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility.
  • Experience in supervising operations within a nuclear plant environment.
  • Strong communication skills, ability to convey key information to stakeholders.
  • Able to make conservative decisions even in pressure situations.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements.
  • Evidence of self-motivation, drive, energy, and resilience.
  • Requirement to become appointed as Task Supervisor and Sub Contractor Supervisor.
  • Able to obtain DV level security clearance.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
  • Team Leader experience.
  • Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms, safety-related equipment, and Safety Features.
  • Able to interface on a technical level with Engineers.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the safe and compliant operation of our nuclear facilities. The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with a strong background in mechanical engineering and nuclear safety.

About Us:

National Nuclear Laboratory is an incredible place to work, where people achieve remarkable things. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits, including sector-leading family-focused policies, attractive pension plans, annual leave, reduced gym membership, and more.



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