ATEX Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift Lead

Axalta; Huthwaite; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Supervisor to lead maintenance activities at the Huthwaite, UK facility. The role includes hands-on maintenance and supervision of contractors, with emphasis on ATEX compliance, safety, and reliability improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, experience in hazardous environments, and a track record of improving maintenance systems and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in ATEX or hazardous environments.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with preventive/planned maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Experience managing external contractors and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and improvements.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and service engineers.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and equipment records.
• Ensure safe activities in ATEX environment with PTW/LOTO.
• Support continuous improvement and capital projects across site.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

ATEX environment

Contractor management

MMS experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Electrical qualification

Tools

MMS software

Job description

Axalta is seeking a Maintenance Engineer Supervisor to lead maintenance activities at the Huthwaite, UK facility. The role includes hands-on maintenance and supervision of contractors, with emphasis on ATEX compliance, safety, and reliability improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, experience in hazardous environments, and a track record of improving maintenance systems and equipment reliability.