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Maintenance Supervisor

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Job Description - Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Wellingborough

Hours - Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (On-call duties required)

Contract Type - Full-time, Permanent

Salary - £51,495

My client is looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Supervisor to manage and lead our on-site engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring that all machinery and ancillary equipment are running efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. You will play a key part in the site's operational success by planning, coordinating and driving maintenance activities while leading a high-performing engineering team.

You'll report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with cross-functional departments, contractors, and group engineering to ensure compliance, project delivery, and maintenance excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the site Engineering Team with a hands-on, proactive approach to achieving high performance.
  • Manage daily team activities and individual performance in line with company policies.
  • Plan and oversee all site maintenance work, including coordination with contractors.
  • Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and group Engineering to plan and implement best practices.
  • Drive effective use of the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) across the site and wider group.
  • Serve as the escalation point for out-of-hours breakdowns.
  • Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards, company procedures, and maintenance protocols.
  • Play an active role in risk reduction, especially in managing foreign body risks and maintenance post-redressers.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support team development.

Skills and Experience:

Essential

  • Must have worked in a FMCG or food factory previously
  • Proven experience leading an engineering or maintenance team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Formal engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship or degree in engineering).
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and delegation skills.
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational ability.
  • Health & Safety certified, with a solid understanding of safety procedures and risk management.
  • Able to allocate resources effectively and deliver under pressure.

Desirable

  • IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
  • Continuous improvement / Lean experience.
  • Familiarity with CMMS and computer-based financial or maintenance systems.
  • Coaching and mentoring experience.
  • Presentation and reporting skills.
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