Maintenance Superintendent

E3 Recruitment; Immingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to coordinate engineering teams and ensure effective operations. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, and support team development. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in a high hazard industry and an engineering qualification. The role offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, along with benefits like private medical insurance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Double-figure pension

Private medical insurance

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' experience in engineering within a high hazard industry.
• Proven experience leading and motivating multi-discipline teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of project management.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage daily priorities with Operations and Supervisors.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and OEE.
• Manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of safety systems

Project management

Planning and scheduling

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

A globally leading chemical manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to join their team.The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a double-figure pension, hybrid working options, private medical insurance, and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

As a Maintenance Superintendent, you will work closely with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate daily priorities across all trade groups, ensuring schedules are executed efficiently.You will drive continuous improvement programmes to boost performance and OEE, support the development and training of departments and oversee budgets and spending on tools, equipment, external resources, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and manage daily priorities with Operations and Supervisors, balancing urgent breakdowns with planned work.
• Ensure teams follow established processes for work planning, scheduling, execution, and review.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, tool time, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinate across all disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, civil, contractor, and facilities teams—for smooth operations.
• Oversee supervisor development through 1-2-1s, training plans, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, including tools, equipment, training, external labour, and contractor costs, ensuring cost-effective operations.

To be considered for this Maintenance Superintendent role, candidates must have a minimum of eight years' experience in engineering within a high hazard industry, an engineering qualification with at least an HNC/HND (though a Degree in a relevant engineering discipline is preferred), proven experience leading and motivating multi-discipline teams, strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of strategies, planning and scheduling, project management and strong knowledge of and adherence to legislative safety systems and procedures.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Maintenance Superintendent opportunity.