Maintenance Supervisor

268282332

£41,000 - £47,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Hartlebury, Hereford and Worcester

Engineering And Technical

Posted 1 day ago

Expires In 27 Days

Job Description

A garden products manufacturer just outside the Stourport-on-Severn area are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Supervisor with a strong technical background within a manufacturing environment, whilst demonstrating strong leadership abilities either as a Senior Engineer, Team Lead or Supervisor. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns whilst supervising a team of four

This is a fantastic opportunity with one of the largest garden products manufacturers in the UK

The Maintenance Supervisor will be operating on a night shift
 
Role: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 + overtime opportunities
Shift: Perm nights (Sun – Thu) (40 hours)
 
The key responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor role will be:
 
Team Leadership
  • Provide direct line management to the shift maintenance team, ensuring team welfare and adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Manage and approve holiday requests to maintain minimum staffing levels.
  • Support return-to-work (RTW) processes and disciplinary actions when required.
Training & Development
  • Deliver on-the-job training to maintenance staff, ensuring they have the skills and tools necessary to work safely and effectively.
  • Identify skill gaps and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to develop and implement training plans.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with shift supervisors, production managers, and other departments to ensure effective task handovers and address issues from previous shifts.
  • Align maintenance priorities with production goals and ensure objectives are met.
  • Maintain continuity of communication across shifts to reduce downtime and maintain accurate reporting.
Breakdown Response (Unplanned Maintenance)
  • Respond promptly to urgent mechanical, electrical, or facility-related issues to minimize production disruption.
  • Ensure open tasks are either resolved or clearly handed over at shift change with full documentation.
Preventative Maintenance
  • Oversee the execution of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with company procedures.
  • Ensure that no PPM tasks become overdue as tracked in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Performance Monitoring
  • Contribute to improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by maximizing equipment availability through effective maintenance planning and execution.
Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
  • Ensure all team members log planned and unplanned work in CMMS (MaintX) and related systems as per departmental standards.
Inventory Management
  • Track the use of spare parts and consumables.
  • Follow departmental procedures for replenishment and ensure accurate stock records.
Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Complete and manage work permits, ensuring they are signed off or appropriately handed over at shift end.
  • Support the development and continuous improvement of safety documentation (e.g., Risk Assessments, Method Statements).
  • Report and help address any shortcomings in health and safety practices.
 
The key requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor will be:
  • Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using CMMS systems (MaintX experience a plus).
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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