Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

We have an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join a prestigious manufacturing company based in Manchester!

Youll oversee a team of 6 engineers, ensuring that both planned and reactive maintenance tasks are carried out efficiently, reducing downtime and optimising production performance.

This position would ideally suit someone with a mechanical bias, although this is not essential. The successful candidate will report directly to the Engineering Manager, bringing strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving within the team.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent position!

What youll be doing

• Supervise and lead a team of 6 engineers, coordinating maintenance tasks and ensuring optimal team performance
• Oversee and conduct planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of machinery, including mixers, filling machines, gassing machines, PLCs, motors, bearings, gears, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Machinery installations, commissioning, and upgrades to support site enhancements
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, manage repairs, and report findings to site management
• Drive initiatives to minimise production downtime while maximising equipment performance
• Collaborate on interesting and challenging project work

Hours

Week 1: Monday-Friday, 6am-2:15pm

Week 2: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-12:30am

Pay

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Skills/Experience Required

• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within maintenance or engineering
• Multi-Skilled (Mechanical Bias preferred, but Electrical Bias also considered
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, or apprentice-trained or similar
• Proven experience in an Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Recycling, or similar environment
• A UK driving licence is essential
• Strong Health & Safety awareness, excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Employer funded training
• Paid sickness and medical appointments
• Overtime available and paid at premium rates
• Extra unsociable hours shift allowances
• Uniform provided
• Day shifts
• No weekends
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Employee discount

Essential

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK (sponsorship not provided).

All applicants must be able to commute to Manchester.

What to do next

If youre interested in this role, please apply and we will be in touch!

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