Engineering Supervisor

SVC Technical; Braintree; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + holidays

Company pension

Training and development

Onsite parking

Fruit and hot drinks

Social events

Job summary

SVC Technical is seeking a proactive Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and oversee engineering and maintenance activities across the site. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced maintenance engineer who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in maintenance, fault finding, repairs and improvements.

You will lead the maintenance team, prioritise workloads and ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and operational, while driving projects and continuous

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on mechanical engineering knowledge with industrial machinery.
• Electrical maintenance experience including fault finding.
• Experience with pumps, gearboxes and pneumatics.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership to motivate and develop engineers.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance engineers; allocate workloads.
• Maintain a hands-on approach; support repairs and tasks.
• Plan and carry out planned preventative, scheduled and reactive maintenance.
• Act as key point of contact and decision maker for breakdowns and projects.
• Lead inspection, maintenance, fault finding and repair of factory machinery.
• Work with mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes and pneumatics.
• Investigate recurring faults and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
• Deliver engineering projects including automation improvements and upgrades.
• Develop the maintenance team's capability through training and mentoring.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Maintenance supervisor

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Pumps & gearboxes

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Salary: £55,000–£60,000 DOE + Annual Discretionary Bonus

Monday–Thursday: 7:15am–5:15pm

Friday: 7:15am–3:15pm

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and oversee engineering and maintenance activities across the site.

This is very much a hands‑on leadership role and would suit an experienced maintenance engineer or engineering supervisor who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in maintenance, fault finding, repairs, engineering projects and continuous improvement.

You will be responsible for coordinating the maintenance team, prioritising workloads and ensuring equipment and machinery remain safe, reliable and operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of maintenance engineers, allocating workloads, setting priorities and ensuring work is completed effectively and on time.
• Maintain a hands‑on approach, supporting the team with maintenance, breakdowns, repairs and engineering tasks.
• Plan, manage and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), scheduled maintenance and reactive maintenance activities.
• Act as a key point of contact and decision maker for equipment breakdowns and engineering projects.
• Lead the inspection, maintenance, fault finding and repair of factory machinery and equipment.
• Work with mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate recurring faults and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce engineering and maintenance costs.
• Undertake and oversee electrical fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Undertake and oversee fabrication work, including machine guarding and material ducting/spouting.
• Carry out and oversee welding tasks including repairs, brackets and pipework.
• Deliver engineering projects including automation improvements, equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning.
• Support the planning and management of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion.
• Develop the capability and performance of the maintenance team through training, mentoring, guidance and feedback.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and engineering records to support monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of safe systems of work.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with site health & safety, hygiene and operational procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Previous maintenance supervisory or engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical engineering knowledge and experience maintaining industrial machinery.
• Electrical maintenance experience, including fault finding, troubleshooting and the ability to understand electrical schematics.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes and pneumatic systems.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• A practical, hands‑on approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop engineers.
• Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting or delivering engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A strong understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

What We Offer

• Salary of £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• Generous annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with service, plus public holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free fruit and hot drinks.
• Company social events.
• The opportunity to join a stable, supportive and forward-thinking manufacturing business with excellent staff retention