Maintenance Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading company in the maintenance sector seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for its Portsmouth facility. This role involves supervising maintenance operations to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong management capabilities, knowledge of ISO standards, and a commitment to promoting safety within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance management and supervision.
• Strong knowledge of safety and quality standards.
• Ability to conduct root cause analyses and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance tasks ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage the Mechanical Maintenance team, allocate work and ensure timely completion.
• Promote a positive safety culture and document incidents and best practices.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Management

Compliance with ISO standards

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

CMMS system

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Client:

AM Global

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Purpose

The Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor plays a crucial role within the Maintenance team, supporting the safe operation of assets, plant productivity, and reliability. As a supervisor, you will report directly to the Mechanical Maintenance Technicians and the Maintenance Manager.

This role involves overseeing all mechanical maintenance tasks, ensuring safety standards are maintained, and compliance with site and industry regulations, including those for a top-tier COMAH Site. Collaboration with operations is essential to meet quality requirements relating to ISO standards and cGMP, as well as preventing cross-contamination.

You will be responsible for ensuring all mechanical maintenance activities are completed safely and promptly, working closely with planning and site engineers to enhance plant reliability.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Key accountabilities include maintaining health, safety, and environmental standards, managing the Mechanical Maintenance team, allocating work, reviewing work packs, and ensuring documentation and work order closure in the CMMS system.

Additional duties involve managing team timekeeping, holidays, disciplinary matters, developing job packs and schedules, contributing to root cause analyses, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

In SHEQ management, you will promote a positive safety culture, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and report incidents and best practices.

Regarding equipment management, you will supervise technicians, support projects, liaise with OEM contractors, and ensure compliance and maintenance tasks are completed on time.