Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Ranch Bones; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent maintenance company in Edinburgh seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team in maintaining machinery and facilities. You will oversee maintenance tasks, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and drive improvements. Required skills include a strong mechanical and electrical background and prior supervisory experience. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing development and training

Supportive work environment

Chance to make a difference

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical background is essential.
• Experience in leading or supervising a maintenance or engineering team.
• Proven skills in fault finding with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance team, including task allocation and training.
• Lead rapid response to breakdowns, identifying root causes.
• Ensure completion of planned preventative maintenance schedules.

Skills

Strong electrical and mechanical background

Experience with PLC fault finding

Great organisational and communication skills

Proactive, problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely (preferred)

18th Edition qualification

Job description

Rate of pay Up to £50,000

Dayshift Monday Friday

About The Role

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the Maintenance Manager with the day-to-day running of our maintenance function, ensuring that machinery, equipment, and facilities are operating at their best. You will supervise a team of maintenance engineers and technicians, lead planned and reactive maintenance, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supervise the maintenance team, including task allocation, performance and training
• Carry out and oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site
• Lead rapid response to breakdowns, identifying root causes and minimising downtime
• Ensure completion of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Maintain equipment performance, reporting faults using digital systems
• Champion health and safety practices, including risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Assist the Maintenance Manager with planning, compliance, and reporting

About You

We're looking for someone who is not only technically capable, but also a confident and effective team leader.

You’ll Likely Bring

• A strong electrical and mechanical background (18th Edition essential)
• Experience with PLC fault finding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and technical drawings
• Previous experience leading or supervising a maintenance or engineering team
• Great organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detail
• IOSH or NEBOSH Managing Safely (preferred)
• Working knowledge of ISO standards (especially ISO 1090) is a bonus

Why Join

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive work environment that values your contribution
• Work in a role where you can genuinely make a difference every day
• Enjoy opportunities for ongoing development and training

Please apply direct with your CV attached

Please apply direct with your CV attached.