Mechanical Test Support Supervisor
Job Location: Hazelwood, Derbyshire, UK
Job type: Permanent
Type of role: On site
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Mechanical Test Support Supervisor, you will provide leadership in support of day-to-day activities, people management and departmental objectives utilising both technical function and people management skills. Leading a team across a wide range of electrical, mechanical, control and instrumentation activities supporting automotive test rigs, and maintaining associated plant services. Ensuring the safe, timely and accurate completion of engineering work whilst maintaining excellent customer service. Having responsibility for employee performance reviews, employee development and training.
You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
In this role, you will:
- Support the design and installation of automotive test rigs utilising a range of technical skills within the mechanical, electrical, control systems and instrumentation disciplines.
- Support troubleshooting and problem resolution to maintain test operations by solving complex problems and delivering effective solutions.
- Responsible for team planning and coordination of activities to meet the daily test demands of business units in line with requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring quality and timeliness of work output of team.
- Integral part of the Performance and Career Management (PCM) process; holding PCM meetings, identifying training and development opportunities, building team and individual accountability and responsibility for goals within the team.
- Leads continuous improvement activity, seeking new and better approaches to work that increase operational efficiency adopting Lean principles.
- Adhere and promote compliance with company HS&E policies, practices and procedures, whilst suggesting areas for improvement.
- Communicates effectively with the department stakeholders on equipment, resource and technical issues. Will provide direction in response to varying workload demands.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Ideally educated to HND level in an Engineering discipline including mechanical, electrical, electronics or instrumentation.
- Completed a recognized apprenticeship with industrial experience is preferred.
- Practical experience of engine or component testing installations.
- Knowledgeable in control, automotive, and mechanical systems related to test installations.
- Demonstrated good organisational and planning skills.
- Reliable and driven to results to meet expectations.
- Understanding of the requirements of HSE and Quality management systems
- Good communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, direct and train others.
- Good IT skills utilising MS Office applications.
Benefits that Empower You
- Discretionary bonus
- Bupa Healthcare
- Wellbeing support
- 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours
- Share Incentive Plan
- Subsidised Sports and Social Club
- Subsidised on site restaurant facility
- Free Car Parking
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.