Maintenance Supervisor

EFAB Resourcing Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

On-site gym facilities

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

efab resourcing ltd is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to support the Engineering Manager in daily operations at a busy Scunthorpe facility. You will lead the maintenance team, plan workload, and ensure maintenance activities maximise uptime while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on technical leadership, proactive planning, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with clear progression avenues into leadership and automation

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan workload and schedule maintenance with the Engineering Manager.
• Lead the maintenance team to complete planned and reactive tasks.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programmes to maximise uptime.
• Coordinate with production to minimise disruption.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support fault finding on manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers for parts and services.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety policies.
• Communicate priorities and updates across the engineering team.
• Develop leadership pathways for future progression.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Systems

Maintenance Planning Tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor wanting to join a growing engineering team at a leading manufacturing facility in Scunthorpe. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‐on engineering professional with leadership experience to play a key role in supporting the Engineering Manager and driving engineering performance across a fast‐paced manufacturing environment.

This position is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical expertise with people management, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement activities.

The Role

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for supporting the Engineering Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the maintenance function, ensuring engineering activities are planned, prioritised, and delivered effectively to maximise equipment reliability and operational performance.

You will act as the link between management and the maintenance team, providing leadership, guidance, and technical support while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Engineering Manager with workload planning, resource allocation, and maintenance scheduling.
• Lead and coordinate the maintenance team to ensure planned and reactive maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
• Plan and oversee preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes to maximise equipment uptime and reliability.
• Work closely with production and departmental managers to minimise disruption during maintenance activities.
• Monitor engineering performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with fault finding and resolution on manufacturing machinery, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Support maintenance and improvement projects across the site.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to source materials and services required for repairs and site improvement projects.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed in line with Health & Safety policies, statutory regulations, and company procedures.
• Communicate business updates, engineering priorities, and operational changes effectively across the engineering team.
• Monitor team performance and highlight areas of concern or development opportunities to management.

About You

We're looking for an experienced engineering professional with strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to maintenance management.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production engineering environment.
• Experience planning and coordinating preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in a fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of manufacturing equipment and maintenance best practices.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader, or Engineering Leadership role.
• 18th Edition qualification and knowledge of current IEE Regulations.
• Understanding of PLC systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience within woodworking, FMCG, or high‑volume manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and engineering project delivery.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday 10:00am - 6:30pm

Potential future transition to: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Subsidised canteen
• Staff discount schemes
• On‑site gym facilities
• Clear progression pathways into leadership, projects, automation and specialist engineering roles