Maintenance Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials AG; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance of fixed and mobile plant equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in plant maintenance and supervision, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. This role offers competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development and a family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Great benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working hours

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on fixed and mobile plant equipment.
• Conduct planned maintenance and inspections.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment to maximise availability.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Record maintenance

Education

Good general education

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (JR10008531) Chelmsford, England

Maintenance Supervisor – Chelmsford Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

We are seeking a proactive and experiencedMaintenance Supervisorto oversee the maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile plant across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency and plant availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on fixed and mobile plant equipment within your scope of competence.
• Conduct planned maintenance and inspections, maintaining accurate records in line with management requirements.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment in accordance with site regimes.
• Identify and resolve potential issues to maximise plant availability and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties as required, ensuring compliance with site standards.
• To be able to operate machines in a safe and proper manner.
• To undertake maintenance works to static plant as required by manufacturer and Heidelberg Materials.
• To maintain and repair static and mobile plant in a safe and efficient manner
• To maintain where required mobile plant in a good order physically with re-fuelling, greasing, cleaning in accordance with the manufacturers and Heidelberg Materials recommendations.
• To complete daily inspection sheets of the conditions of static & mobile plant when required.
• To report problems or defects of static & mobile plant to the Plant Supervisor and Operations Manager
• To complete near miss reports as required by Site Management.
• To operate plant & machinery in an energy efficient manner.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in plant maintenance and supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow site procedures.
• A proactive approach to safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

What We Offer:

• Great benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development

Education/Qualification

• Good general education required, and large amount of health and safety regulations and Quarry Regulations are required to be understood and carried out.
• Safety Awareness of Industrial Gases
• Practical burning and welding operations

Salary Competitive

•Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador

•Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical

•Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause

•Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)