Maintenance Supervisor – FMCG | Rotating Shifts & Growth

Jelly Technical; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Private health insurance (life cover 4

Additional technical training

Enhanced sick pay and pension

Job summary

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their modern Preston facility. The role features a structured development programme and a rotating 12-hour shift pattern to promote better work/life balance in 24/7 production.

You will lead maintenance across automated production, ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP compliance, and mentor the maintenance team while driving uptime and reliability in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Qualified to apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical).
• Experience in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing (food/FMCG advantageous).
• Experience in a supervisory/mentor/coordinator role within maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance.
• Coordinate shifts, handovers, and provide leadership visibility.
• Delegate planned maintenance and prioritise breakdowns to minimise disruption.
• Work with other operations teams to improve machinery availability and minimise downtime.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues.
• Diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their modern Preston facility. The role features a structured development programme and a rotating 12-hour shift pattern to promote better work/life balance in 24/7 production.

You will lead maintenance across automated production, ensure Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP compliance, and mentor the maintenance team while driving uptime and reliability in a fast-paced