Maintenance Supervisor

Recruit 12; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for the day shift. This role involves leading a multi-skilled maintenance team, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in an automotive setting with strong technical knowledge. Competitive benefits and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a Tier 1 automotive or similar setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching abilities.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities effectively.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

Skills

Supervising maintenance teams

Leadership and communication

Technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics

Organizational capabilities

Education

Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications

Tools

CMMS (Agility)

Siemens TIA Portal

CNC machinery experience

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

Location: [Telford, Shropshire]

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

What We Offer

Join a global, innovative, and fast-paced environment where your leadership truly makes a difference. You'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automotive solutions while enjoying tailored development opportunities and a collaborative team culture.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead either the Upstream or Downstream team. This is a day shift role with responsibility for a multi-skilled team supporting a 24/7 operation.

Team Structure & Scope

• 4 direct reports (Team Leaders)
• Team of ~14 engineers across rotating shifts and weekend coverage
• Each Team Leader manages 2 engineers per shift
• Weekend coverage includes 1 Team Leader and 5 engineers (Days & Nights)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in a safety-critical environment
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities (reactive and preventative)
• Ensure high standards of reliability across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and uptime
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all health & safety standards

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a Tier 1 automotive or similar setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
• Broad technical knowledge: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
• Excellent organisational and shift management capabilities

Desirable Skills

• Experience with CNC and assembly line maintenance
• Familiarity with ABB IRC5 robots and Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience with CMMS (Agility), RCM, and FMEA-led PM systems
• IOSH Managing Safely certified

Role Summary

This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining operational efficiency and equipment reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a multi-shift team, ensuring smooth coordination of maintenance activities and contributing to overall plant performance and safety