Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor

Michael Page; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and progression

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Job summary

A leading recycling and resource recovery business in Nottinghamshire is seeking an Engineering Supervisor (Electrical Bias) to lead a team of 8 maintenance engineers at a busy facility. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and maximise plant uptime on a 4-on-4-off day shift.

The role requires hands-on electrical fault finding, strong leadership, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 8 maintenance engineers.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Maximise plant availability and equipment reliability.
• Provide hands-on electrical fault finding and technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce downtime.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with Health & Safety procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and maintenance performance.
• Manage contractors and on-site service providers.
• Support project work, installations and equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with operations to optimise production performance.
• Conduct team meetings, appraisals and training.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Electrical fault finding

Team management

CMMS

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

As an Engineering Supervisor (Electrical Bias), you will lead a team of 8 maintenance engineers within a busy recycling facility, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, drive continuous improvement activities, and maximise plant uptime across a 4-on-4-off day shift pattern.

Client Details

Our client is a leading recycling and resource recovery business operating a large-scale processing facility in Nottinghamshire. Committed to sustainability and innovation, they invest heavily in their people, plant reliability, and operational excellence.

Description

• Lead and supervise a team of 8 maintenance engineers.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown activities.
• Ensure maximum plant availability and equipment reliability.
• Provide hands-on electrical fault finding and technical support.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with site Health & Safety procedures.
• Monitor engineering KPIs and maintenance performance.
• Manage contractors and specialist service providers on site.
• Support project work, installations, and equipment upgrades.
• Work closely with operations to optimise production performance.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and training activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the CMMS system.

Profile

A successful Engineering Supervisor should have:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving technical issues.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations within engineering and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to plan and prioritise maintenance tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
• Based in Nottingham, within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• 4 on 4 off days shift pattern offering excellent work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering team at a critical recycling operation.
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities.
• Company pension and additional employee benefits.
• Stable, long-term career with a growing sustainability-focused business