Maintenance Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for their Maintenance team. This role involves managing mechanical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and leading a team to enhance plant productivity. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in safety management and mechanical maintenance, with strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance management is crucial.
• Knowledge of COMAH and safety regulations is required.
• Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Mechanical Maintenance tasks ensuring compliance and safety.
• Manage breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and compliance work.
• Coordinate with operational teams to improve plant reliability.

Skills

Safety Management

Mechanical Maintenance

Project Coordination

Compliance Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Mechanical Supervisor is a key role within the Maintenance team, supporting the safe operation of assets, plant productivity, and reliability. As the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Report directly to the Maintenance Manager and oversee Mechanical Maintenance Technicians and Shift Technicians.
• Be responsible for all mechanical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely execution.
• Drive safety standards across the site, ensuring adherence to industry and site regulations, including COMAH standards.
• Work closely with operations to meet quality requirements related to ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, and cGMP, including cross-contamination prevention.
• Manage all Mechanical Maintenance activities, including breakdowns, preventive maintenance, compliance work, and defect management, ensuring work orders are completed and documented in the CMMS.
• Allocate work, review and issue work packs, and ensure RAMS are adequate.
• Coordinate with the Planning & Scheduling team and Site Engineers to improve plant reliability.
• Lead the Mechanical Maintenance team in safety, quality, and efficiency, including managing timekeeping, holidays, and disciplinary matters.
• Participate in root cause analyses and continuous improvement activities to enhance equipment performance.
• Ensure all SHEQ requirements are met, promoting a positive safety culture and reporting incidents and good practices.
• Supervise external OEM contractors and support projects and changeovers as needed.

This role is crucial for maintaining safety, compliance, and operational excellence within the Maintenance team.