Maintenance Supervisor

Johnson Controls; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Discounts and wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of maintenance technicians and drive reliable, safe operation of manufacturing equipment and facilities.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, prioritise schedules, and work with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to reduce downtime and improve asset performance within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience coordinating planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Plan and prioritise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve asset performance.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the CMMS.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team development

Safety awareness

Root cause analysis

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will lead a team of maintenance technicians to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and site facilities. You will be responsible for coordinating planned and reactive maintenance activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring maintenance standards are consistently achieved. Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams, you will support operational performance by minimising downtime, improving equipment reliability, and maintaining a strong safety culture. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will balance people management, technical expertise, and operational priorities to deliver business objectives.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Career development and progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Access to employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Ongoing training and development

How You Will Do It

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to ensure equipment availability and operational efficiency.
• Plan and prioritise preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement improvements to enhance reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimise downtime and improve asset performance.
• Manage contractor activities and ensure compliance with site procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and cost reduction.

What We Are Looking For

Required

• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership or supervisory position within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance principles.
• Experience coordinating planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple activities effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience working with CMMS systems and maintenance reporting.

Preferred

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-Skilled Engineering.
• Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement experience, including Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent safety qualification.

About Us

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future to create a world that is safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions that make buildings smarter, healthier, and more efficient. Through our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, we help our customers succeed while creating a workplace where our employees can thrive and develop their careers. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring operational reliability and supporting our culture of continuous improvement.