Lead Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor - Manufacturing

Stannah; Newburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share Bonus

33 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Health plan

Life Assurance

Long Service award

Discount Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Job summary

Stannah Stairlifts Limited in Newburn, Newcastle is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance across production and site facilities, lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineers team, and deliver projects safely and efficiently.

You will supervise contractors, manage PPM and breakdowns, monitor equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment. A relevant engineering qualification and supervision experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within facilities and production maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance projects, and engineering teams would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance activities, and production support requirements.
• Supervise and provide technical support, coaching, and day-to-day direction to the Maintenance and Facilities Engineering team.
• Manage refurbishment, property alteration, and facilities improvement projects in line with business and safety requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyse breakdown trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Oversee contractor activities, ensuring compliance, quality of work, safety standards, and value for money.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Health & Safety

COSHH/LOLER/PUWER

Contractor management

Problem solving

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Stannah Stairlifts Limited in Newburn, Newcastle is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate maintenance across production and site facilities, lead the Maintenance and Facilities Engineers team, and deliver projects safely and efficiently.

You will supervise contractors, manage PPM and breakdowns, monitor equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement in a busy manufacturing environment. A relevant engineering qualification and supervision experience are essential.