Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Swindon

Salary: Between £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Job Type: Full-time; Perm or Temp to Perm contracts available

Are you passionate about maintaining high standards in mechanical maintenance and leading a team towards excellence? At Aligra, we are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join our prestigious client's team in Swindon. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in ensuring operational efficiency and excellence in maintenance services.

Our client is an industry leader, and this role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of maintenance are upheld. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to improve and innovate. You'll be leading a team of dedicated professionals and contributing significantly to the operational success of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

* Ensure the continuous serviceability of critical Tactical Power Support (TPS) equipment by performing both preventative and corrective maintenance.

* Utilise expert diagnostic skills to identify issues and implement timely solutions, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to operations.

* Conduct thorough inspections and modifications of equipment. Report any damages outside of Fair Wear & Tear directly to the TPS Support Manager, maintaining clear and precise communication.

* Enforce strict adherence to Work Procedures and Processes within the maintenance team, ensuring consistent and high-quality maintenance practices.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records using JAMES systems, ensuring all data is meticulously logged and accessible.

* Identify opportunities for refurbishing equipment, significantly reducing costs associated with spare parts procurement.

* Lead, mentor, and train apprentices and new team members, ensuring they are fully competent and compliant with necessary training modules. Provide additional training to customers as required.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department, constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

* Guarantee that all operations comply with Quality, Health, and Safety regulations, COSHH, Engineering Hygiene, and Risk Assessments. Promote safe working practices, especially in hazardous environments.

* Ensure maintenance areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organization through effective housekeeping.

Candidate Requirements:

* Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ3.

* Highly motivated, strong, confident, articulate, client-facing, good people skills, and a sound communicator.

* Ability to work in a team, create a productive environment, supervise, and mentor team members.

* Extensive knowledge of power generation, electrical distribution, and major components.

* At least 3 years’ experience in assembly, refurbishment, and testing.

* Thorough understanding of operation and testing.

* Experience in planned and reactive maintenance, scheduling major servicing, and minor refurbishment programs.

* Experience working within ISO 9001 environments and understanding ISO 14000 and ISO 18000 compliance. Knowledge of Lean Engineering & Quality Inspection techniques.

* Literate in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Outlook).

* Eligible for relevant Security Clearances and holds a full driving licence including C+E.

About Aligra: Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive and Engineering, Driving and Industrial, Hospitality and Professional and Executive sectors