Fitter (Supervisor) in Aylesford

Lead practical work that makes a visible difference—from plant installation and commissioning to equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. This hands‑on supervisory role supports Jacopa’s installation teams across customer sites and factory assembly premises.

Lead practical work that makes a visible difference—from plant installation and commissioning to equipment maintenance, repair and troubleshooting. This hands‑on supervisory role supports Jacopa’s installation teams across customer sites and factory assembly premises.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and supervise assigned installation and service work.
• Complete assigned installation-team activities under the direction of the Operations Manager.
• Prepare work documentation when required.
• Support scheduled work and emergency customer call‑outs.
• Produce written documentation and reports covering work activities.
• Maintain progress against the agreed works programme.
• Check plant and tool certification before work commences.
• Plan and perform work in accordance with established safety procedures and site requirements.
• Liaise with customers and ensure work is completed to their satisfaction.
• Attend site meetings with a Project Engineer, Senior Supervisor Fitter or equivalent.
• Build, install, refurbish and maintain specialised and non‑specialised equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings, British Standards and customer specifications.
• Help identify solutions to mechanical engineering problems.
• Prepare and present site safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Complete daily site reports, timesheets, expenses, mileage logs, van sheets and other site documentation.

Safety, quality and customer confidence sit at the centre of every assignment.

What You’ll Bring

• Mechanical fitting, installation, refurbishment, repair or maintenance experience.
• Previous experience supervising work or supporting other team members.
• Experience producing and using risk assessments and method statements.
• A strong understanding of safe working practices and site health and safety requirements.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Clear communication with customers, suppliers, contractors and colleagues.
• The ability to solve practical problems and recognise when a decision should be escalated.
• Experience completing work on time, to the required quality standard and to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Experience working alongside employees, subcontractors and other site teams.
• Experience preparing and presenting site safety briefings and toolbox talks.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• The ability to understand and apply basic mathematical concepts.
• A good level of physical fitness.
• Flexibility regarding working hours, travel and periods spent away from home.
• Construction‑site experience is preferable.

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