Maintenance Supervisor

Veolia Group; Norwood; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts across retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training and development

Employee financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia in Norwood, UK, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to manage the day-to-day operation of a busy maintenance department. You will ensure safety, efficiency and high standards, while coordinating CMMS activities and supervising the team.

The ideal candidate holds a related HND/equivalent and has substantial experience in mechanical or process engineering, with proven supervisory skills and strong communication to work with contractors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in a mechanical, production or process engineering environment.
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using CMMS, ideally SAP or Infor.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy Maintenance Department, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with engineering policies, standards and COMAH regulations.
• Manage maintenance priorities including breakdowns, defects, repairs and planned activities.
• Schedule and complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using the CMMS system to raise, allocate and close work orders.
• Produce action plans and monthly engineering reports to monitor performance and priorities.
• Carry out work area inspections and manage Permit to Work processes, RAMS preparation/review.
• Provide cover for the Engineering Manager when required.
• Support plant modifications and minor engineering projects.

Skills

Team leadership

CMMS experience (SAP/Infor)

Communication skills

Workload management

Education

HND or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Infor)

SAP

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: £41,700.00 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus Hours: 40 hours Location: Norwood, S21 2DR

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of a busy Maintenance Department, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Ensure compliance with engineering policies, standards, procedures and COMAH regulations
• Manage maintenance priorities, including equipment breakdowns, defects, repairs and planned activities
• Ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is scheduled and completed on time, using the site CMMS system (SAP/Infor) to raise, allocate and close work orders
• Produce action plans and monthly engineering reports to monitor performance, outstanding work and key priorities
• Carry out work area inspections and manage Permit to Work processes, including the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Provide cover for the Engineering Manager when required
• Support the delivery of plant modifications and minor engineering projects
• Specify and procure engineering services, equipment and spare parts, maintaining appropriate stock levels
• Supervise contractors and ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and in line with site requirements
• Work closely with the Operations team to coordinate maintenance activity and communicate planned work, priorities and operational requirements

What we're looking for:

• HND, or equivalent qualification, in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or demonstrable competence in a relevant engineering discipline
• Significant experience in a mechanical, production or process engineering environment
• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels and external contractors
• Ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and lead a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally SAP or Infor

What’s next?

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.