Lead Technician / Maintenance Supervisor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Technician in Exeter. This hands-on position involves overseeing plant equipment performance, serving as the customer's primary contact, and attending operational meetings. The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance experience in a production environment and a history of supervisory responsibilities, ensuring excellent service levels and operational efficiency. This role offers outstanding job security and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Outstanding job security

Ongoing training

Genuine progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Confident in working independently and managing customer relations.
• Hands-on experience in maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the condition and performance of plant equipment.
• Act as the key liaison for the customer during operational meetings.
• Carry out machine cleanouts and fluid changes.

Skills

Practical maintenance experience

Ability to work independently

Previous team leader or supervisor experience

Job description

Are you experienced in a production or manufacturing environment and looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a nationally recognised, industry-leading business that offers outstanding job security, ongoing training, and genuine progression pathways.

You’ll be joining a company with an excellent reputation for developing its people and promoting from within. In this hands‑on role, you will operate as the sole on‑site technician, overseeing the Fluid Management Service and acting as the primary point of contact for the customer. You’ll also work closely with the senior management team, attending operational meetings and ensuring service excellence is maintained.

This position is ideal for someone with practical maintenance experience who has worked in a manufacturing or production environment, especially those with previous team leader or supervisor responsibilities and who are confident working independently.

The Role:

• Monitor the condition and performance of plant equipment, including handling site lubricants, carrying out machine cleanouts, topping up, and fluid changes
• Act as the key liaison for the customer, attending operational meetings and supporting day-to-da...