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Assembly Supervisor - Full Time - Leeds, United Kingdom
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We’re looking for an Assembly Supervisor to join our team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team within our Advanced Pump Design and Manufacturing facility, supporting Sulzer’s Flow Equipment division – a site renowned for its technical precision, global reach, and commitment to continuous improvement. If you're passionate about delivering engineering excellence in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Leeds facility is a globally recognised manufacturing hub, specialising in the design, manufacture, and assembly of complex, high-performance pump systems. Serving customers across energy, water, and industrial markets, the site offers full end-to-end capability – from 3D design and simulation to final build, testing, and dispatch. As part of a growing and collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering engineered solutions that support sustainable infrastructure worldwide.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily activities within the assembly department to meet production targets and quality standards
- Collaborate with engineering and planning teams to ensure on-time delivery of complex pump systems
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across safety, efficiency, and workflow processes
- Manage and develop a skilled team of assembly technicians through coaching, training, and performance management
- Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, risk assessments, and standard operating procedures
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- A formal qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience supervising within a mechanical assembly or manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and precision assembly practices
- Excellent people management skills with a hands-on and proactive approach
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Good communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced production setting
What we offer you:
- A competitive basic salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- 33 days of annual leave
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes
- Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
- Opportunity to apply for a Costco membership for exclusive offers
- Discounted personal car leasing available for you, your family, and friends
- Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
- Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
- Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities
- Onsite, multi-faith prayer room
- Flexible working hours that allow you to balance your work and personal life
At Sulzer Leeds, we foster a vibrant work environment where your expertise and dedication are truly valued. Enjoy exciting perks and exclusive benefits, including:
- A lively Sport & Social Club with weekly and monthly prize draws, unforgettable outings, birthday surprises, and more
- 24/7 onsite gym to keep you energised
- Subsidised vending machines
- A canteen serving delicious hot and cold food
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at Danny.Faulkner@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.