Automation Facility Maintenance Supervisor

The Abbey; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire a Site Maintenance Supervisor for a fast-paced automated distribution facility in Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee engineers, lead a team, and drive performance while ensuring safe operations.

The role requires leadership strength, hands-on maintenance experience with automation equipment, and a solid background in H&S compliance. A strong industry background and IOSH certification are beneficial.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or a similar field required.
• IOSH certificate and adherence to H&S procedures.
• 3 years' experience in a relevant transferrable industry or service.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with current H&S standards.
• TOP People Leadership including performance reviews, coaching, and welfare of the team.
• Drive the people agenda and succession planning.
• Enable creation and implementation of standard ways of working.
• Escalation management during incidents with key stakeholders.
• Maintenance of automation equipment and auditing of condition.
• Attend daily meetings and liaise with operations to prioritise workload.
• Organise improvements, repairs and cost-reduction actions.
• Deputise for Site Manager in periods of absence.

Skills

People leadership

Maintenance expertise

Computer literacy

CMMS experience

IOSH certified

Education

NVQ Level 3 minimum

NVQ Level 5

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

TXM Recruit is partnering with a prominent automation and intralogistics company to hire a Site Maintenance Supervisor for a fast-paced automated distribution facility in Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee engineers, lead a team, and drive performance while ensuring safe operations.

The role requires leadership strength, hands-on maintenance experience with automation equipment, and a solid background in H&S compliance. A strong industry background and IOSH certification are beneficial.