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Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor

Location

Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract Type

Permanent

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

21 Sep 2026

Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor
Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Rotating Machine Supervisor to join our team, supporting a high-profile nuclear construction project in the UK. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical supervision skills who thrives in a safety-critical environment. You’ll play a key part in ensuring quality and compliance on-site, while contributing to a major infrastructure programme.
 
Who are the NRL Group?

The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from colleagues, earning us a place on the 2025 UK Best Workplaces™ List for medium-sized organisations.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.
 
Responsibilities
  • Supervise the installation, alignment and inspection of rotating machinery in compliance with project standards and protocols
  • Oversee mechanical teams to ensure safe and efficient execution of works
  • Monitor quality assurance documentation and verify adherence to specifications
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues during installation
  • Review and approve work permits aligned to nuclear site safety protocols
  • Support planning of activities to meet project milestones
  • Conduct toolbox talks and enforce safety compliance on-site
  • Identifying materials and tools/equipment required to execute the works within the discipline
  • Communication directly with site management to resolve and/or clarify any technical issues
  • Ensuring full adherence to client and site Quality and EHS policy across discipline works
  • Schedule and organise inspections and test as per site inspection and test plan
  • Prepare data on overall progress, completed activity, forecast to completion, problems encountered, EHS reports, non-conformances, cost management and manpower reports
 
Must-have Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable experience supervising rotating machinery installation in heavy industry or energy projects
  • Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems and rotating equipment
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
 
Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:
  • 25 days holiday
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
  • Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
  • Long service awards
  • Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance
 
Apply Now
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to play a vital role in a major nuclear project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our trusted team.
 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website.
 

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Christian Hart

Christian Hart

Recruitment Consultant

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Job Ref: V-430273