Maintenance Superintendent

E3recruitment; Immingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Lincolnshire is hiring a Maintenance Superintendent with a salary of up to £65,000. Responsibilities include managing daily priorities, overseeing budgets, and leading improvement initiatives. Candidates should have at least eight years of engineering experience in a high hazard industry and strong leadership skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options and private medical insurance, is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Private medical insurance

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Double-figure pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in engineering within a high hazard industry.
• Proven experience leading and motivating multi-discipline teams.
• Strong knowledge of planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage daily priorities with Operations and Supervisors.
• Lead improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and OEE.
• Manage budgets for tools, equipment, training and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Team motivation

Safety systems knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering

HNC/HND in engineering

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Application

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