Hands-On Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Veoli; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Retail discounts

Health resources

Virtual GP

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Operational Supervisor to lead mechanical maintenance on site. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensure safety rules are followed.

The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience with plant equipment; you will work with the operations team and contractors, maintaining records and driving continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous operational supervisor experience.
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering.
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Ability to operate plant equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment.
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task.
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team.
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance.
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans.
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents.
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback.
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and supervise contractors.
• Maintain a tidy work environment.
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities.

Skills

Operational supervision experience

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical awareness

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering

City & Guilds/NVQ

Job description

Veolia in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Operational Supervisor to lead mechanical maintenance on site. You will perform proactive and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and ensure safety rules are followed.

The role requires a recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience with plant equipment; you will work with the operations team and contractors, maintaining records and driving continuous improvements.