Maintenance Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing group in Gateshead is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations, manage a team of engineers and technicians, and ensure equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in maintenance planning, and relevant engineering qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 25% performance bonus

5% company pension contribution

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Sick pay

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ leadership and people management experience.
• Proven track record in maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Delivering preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Gateshead, UK

Salary: £55,000 – £57,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Up to 25% performance bonus
• 5% company pension contribution
• Private Healthcare (Bupa PHC & Medicash Cash Plan)
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 after 5 years’ service)
• Sick pay (one month)
• Life Assurance (£50,000 death in service benefit)

The Company: Our client is part of a large, global manufacturing group and a key player within the engineering industry. With a proud history in the North East of England, this modern, highly efficient site has been operating for over a century and continues to deliver growth through a short lead time, customer-focused model. The company is commercially driven, flexible, and operates with a lean structure that allows for fast response times and exceptional customer service. With turnover of over £150m and more than 120 employees on site, the business is well established and continues to expand as part of a world-class international group.

Working Hours: This is a full-time, permanent role. As this is a “hands-on” leadership position, some flexibility outside of normal business hours may occasionally be required.

Job Description: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Lead will be responsible for managing plant maintenance and ensuring 24/7 technical support for operations. The role involves leading a team of 20 engineers and technicians, delivering preventative maintenance programmes, supporting plant operations, and driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and asset utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Delivering preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
• Monitoring and reporting KPIs to management.
• Conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions for plant downtime.
• Leading cost improvement initiatives while ensuring high-quality output.
• Promoting a strong Health & Safety culture across the team.
• Building, coaching, and developing a high-performing maintenance workforce.
• Supporting recruitment, training, and succession planning for technical staff.

Skills & Experience

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong electrical bias with solid mechanical knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership and people management experience.
• Proven track record in maintenance and preventative maintenance planning.
• Experience in manufacturing, ideally within sheet metal or heavy industry.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, coach and inspire a high-performing team.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a skilled engineering and maintenance team.
• Join a global group with a strong history and future growth plans.
• Be part of a business that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• A role that combines both hands-on technical involvement and leadership responsibilities