Jobs in Blagdon

Description

Trant Engineering are working on water treatment upgrade projects across the Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset regions.  We are currently looking for a proven Mechanical Supervisor to join our team, working initially on a project just north of Cheddar. 

The role involves involves hands-on working as well as supervising mechanical teams, coordinating with other trades, ensuring compliance with project specifications, monitoring health & safety, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring timely completion of mechanical works.
Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Coordination 

Lead and manage a team of mechanical operatives and subcontractors. 

Allocate work according to skills, project schedules, and priorities. 

Monitor team performance, productivity, and adherence to quality standards. 

Mentor and support less experienced mechanical staff. 

Project Execution & Mechanical Works 

Supervise mechanical installations, including pumps, valves, pipework and other process equipment. 

Ensure mechanical work aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, and project plans.

 Coordinate mechanical activities with civil and electrical teams to prevent conflicts and delays. 

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) 

Enforce strict adherence to site health, safety, and environmental regulations. 

Conduct and supervise risk assessments, toolbox talks, and HSE briefings for the mechanical team. 

Ensure safe operation of tools, plant, and machinery, including lifting equipment. 

Quality Assurance & Compliance 

Inspect mechanical work to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

 Identify defects or issues and ensure corrective action is taken promptly. 

Review drawings, specifications, and test procedures to ensure accurate installation and operation. 

Documentation & Reporting 

Maintain accurate records of daily work, team attendance, materials used, and plant/equipment deployment. 

Document HSE incidents, near-misses, and quality checks. 

Prepare progress reports and mechanical completion documentation for the Project Manager or Client. 

Ensure all documentation is compliant with project and regulatory requirements. 

Communication & Stakeholder Management 

Liaise with Site Managers  and other trades.

 Communicate daily progress, resource requirements, and challenges to senior management. 

Ensure effective collaboration with subcontractors and suppliers. 

Core Values: 
Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability. 
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential

CSCS Card

SSSTS

Proven hands-on mechanical experience
Desirable

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

C&G Medium risk confined space

Benefits
At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries rely on every day.
 
 Our teams design and deliver full EPC solutions, combining technical excellence with practical, hands-on delivery. We offer end-to-end capabilities – from concept and design through to manufacturing, construction and commissioning utilising a continually evolving in-house expertise. This means you’ll work on projects that are varied, challenging and genuinely impactful.
 
 Our multi-disciplinary teams bring together specialists in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation, and control & automation engineering, alongside our in-house manufacturing of control panels, MCCs, PLCs and SCADA systems. With over 1,000 people and a strong, growing pipeline of work, it’s an exciting time to join Trant. We are committed to helping our people succeed through our Career Development Association, providing structured support, mentoring and clear pathways to help you reach your full potential.
 
Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your next career step, Trant offers the chance to develop, progress and make a real difference.

 Our company benefits package includes:

Competitive rates.

28 days holiday (including bank holidays).

Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.

Company pension scheme.

Employee assistance program.

Discretionary annual bonus.

Join us and be part of something bigger