Maintenance Supervisor

Integra People Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace engineering firm in Bolton is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a day-shift engineering team. The role focuses on ensuring high equipment reliability across CNC machining and aerospace manufacturing facilities. Ideal candidates will have strong mechanical or electrical engineering backgrounds and relevant aerospace experience. Additionally, a hands-on approach to leadership and maintenance oversight is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance engineering.
• Previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Siemens control systems highly desirable).
• Understanding of PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve diverse technical issues.
• Experience guiding or supervising technicians/engineers, or readiness for a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a maintenance engineering team.
• Prioritize daily workload and allocate tasks effectively.
• Provide technical oversight for complex equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety and quality standards.
• Oversee maintenance on CNC machinery and production equipment.
• Manage preventative maintenance strategy and schedules.
• Drive improvements using maintenance data and KPIs.
• Coordinate external contractors for specialist repairs.

Skills

Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance engineering

Experience in aerospace or advanced manufacturing

Hands-on CNC machinery experience

Understanding of PLCs and control systems

Problem solving across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

Leadership or supervisory readiness

Education

Recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent)

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Aerospace (Days)

Permanent Position

Role Overview

The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a day-shift engineering team responsible for ensuring high equipment availability across CNC machining, production assets, and aerospace manufacturing facilities. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, driving reliability, safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and coordinate a team of maintenance engineers and technicians on day shift.
• Prioritise daily workload, allocate tasks, and ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.
• Provide technical oversight and act as the escalation point for complex equipment issues.
• Ensure all maintenance activities meet aerospace safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Oversee maintenance and repairs on CNC machinery, production equipment, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults to minimise downtime.
• Manage and develop the preventative maintenance strategy, ensuring schedules are executed effectively.
• Support the development of equipment and technology roadmaps to improve reliability and capability.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Use maintenance data, KPIs, and reliability metrics to drive improvements across the site.
• Identify opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reduce unplanned downtime, and optimise maintenance processes.
• Champion best practices aligned with aerospace quality, precision, and safety expectations.

Contractor & Project Management

• Coordinate external contractors for specialist repairs, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Ensure all third‑party activities are risk‑assessed and comply with aerospace facility standards.
• Support engineering projects, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements.

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance engineering.
• Previous experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or advanced manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience with CNC machinery (Fanuc and/or Siemens control systems highly desirable).
• Understanding of PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve diverse technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience guiding or supervising technicians/engineers, or clear readiness to step into a leadership role.

Desirable

• Recognised engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Apprenticeship or equivalent).
• Experience with reliability‑centred maintenance, TPM, or lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication, planning, and organisational skills.