MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Probe Technical Recruitment; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in planned and reactive maintenance along with leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £48,000, paid overtime, and opportunities for progression. Enjoy a better work-life balance with an early Friday finish and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Paid overtime

Enhanced holiday allowance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Solid background in planned and reactive maintenance within manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a maintenance team leader or supervisor role.
• Experience mentoring apprentices and junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of skilled engineers and technicians.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee scheduled maintenance activities.
• Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Permit to work systems

Contractor management

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Apprenticeship background

Job description

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Join a Leading Manufacturer in the West Midlands – Maintenance Supervisor Role Available

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with a background in manufacturing or production? We are a well established, successful manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, stability and employee retention. Due to continued growth, were seeking a hands on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our skilled engineering team.

Why Join Us?

• Attractive salary circa £48,000 per annum
• Paid overtime at premium rates
• Enhanced holiday allowance (with service based increases)
• Modern, well equipped site with robust safety standards
• Supportive team environment with excellent staff retention
• Early Friday finish – enjoy a better work life balance
• Life assurance and company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing – Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of skilled engineers and technicians
• Plan, coordinate and oversee PPM
• Respond rapidly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime
• Manage contractors and issue permits to work
• Champion health & safety compliance and site procedures
• Mentor apprentices and junior team members
• Drive continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives
• This is a hands on supervisory role, ideal for someone who enjoys both leadership and technical involvement in a busy production environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Solid background in planned and reactive maintenance within manufacturing, production, or a process plant environment
• Previous experience in a maintenance team leader or supervisor role (or be ready to take the step up having previously stood in for a supervisor or manager)
• Excellent fault finding and diagnostic skills
• Confident with permit to work systems and contractor management
• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or above in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Apprenticeship background highly desirable

Easily commutable from Erdington, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Coventry, Birmingham & Solihull.

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Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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