Test Bed Assistant Supervisor

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

8/7/2025

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Test Bed Assistant 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.

Join Sulzer, a global leader in fluid engineering, where innovation, safety, and performance drive everything we do. With a strong history of engineering excellence, we are seeking an Assistant Test Supervisor to join our team in Leeds and support the smooth delivery of assembly and testing operations.

Purpose of the Role

As an Assistant Test Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting the Test Supervisor in managing workloads, maintaining standards, and ensuring all assembly and testing activities are carried out safely, on time, and in accordance with Sulzer’s processes and quality standards. This is a key position for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment.

Your Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Test Supervisor as needed and help coordinate daily workloads.
• Monitor project delivery timelines, reporting status and any issues to the Supervisor.
• Support completion and tracking of NCRs and ensure documentation is accurate.
• Liaise with Engineering, Projects, Inspection, and QESH departments.
• Ensure risk assessments and safety procedures are completed, current, and followed.
• Provide technical support and assist in resolving test/assembly-related issues.
• Promote and adhere to lean initiatives such as 5S, RFT, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff have received appropriate training and that PPE and safety standards are maintained.
• Encourage safe environmental practices and ensure effective use of resources.
  
  

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need

• An apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong industry experience, with knowledge of mechanical assembly and testing processes.
• A solid understanding of industry practices, safety standards, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Effective time management and the ability to act independently.
• Strong attention to detail and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Competence in using computers for documentation and process monitoring.
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive basic salary
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for Costco membership for exclusive offers
• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, 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
  
  

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.