Maintenance Supervisor (Food / FMCG)

Rise Technical Recruitment; Kettering; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension

Training

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor with a Food/FMCG background to lead a small team of engineers and remain hands-on technically. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, respond to breakdowns and drive improvements in plant reliability.

The role offers training, progression, and a strong benefits package including a 12% pension. Candidates commutable to Kettering are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Supervision of a maintenance team in a FMCG/food environment.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience coordinating PMs and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of multi-skilled maintenance engineers and apprentices.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, breakdowns and fault finding.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and engineering resources.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Train, coach and develop the engineering team.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Maintenance supervision

Problem solving

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (Food / FMCG)

£56,000 - £58,000 + Training + Progression + 12% Pension + Excellent Company Benefits

Commutable from: Kettering, Wellingborough, Corby, Northampton, Rushden, Market Harborough, Thrapston, Burton Latimer and surrounding areas.

Are you a Maintenance Supervisor from a Food / FMCG background looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading manufacturer, where you will supervise a team of engineers whilst remaining hands‑on technically?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading manufacturer offering fantastic training, long‑term career progression and an excellent benefits package, including a 12% pension. Whether you are Electrically or Mechanically biased you will receive training on the opposite discipline.

This company is a leading name within the food manufacturing industry, renowned for its high-quality products, continued investment and commitment to developing its employees. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to strengthen their engineering team.

In this role, you will supervise a small team of Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers, overseeing day‑to‑day maintenance activities, responding to breakdowns and driving improvements in equipment reliability and production efficiency. You will combine hands‑on engineering with team leadership, supporting the development of engineers and apprentices.

This role would suit a Maintenance Supervisor or Team Lead from a Food / FMCG background seeking a long‑term opportunity with an industry‑leading business.

The Role:

• Supervising a team of Multi‑Skilled Maintenance Engineers and apprentices.
• Hands‑on electrical and mechanical maintenance, breakdowns and fault finding.
• Coordinating PPMs, maintenance activities and engineering resources.
• Driving continuous improvement, reducing downtime and improving plant reliability.
• Training, coaching and developing the engineering team.

The Person:

• Maintenance Supervisor from a Food / FMCG background.
• Electrically or Mechanically time served (You will receive training on the opposite discipline).
• Commutable to Kettering.

Reference Number: BBBH282221

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.