Maintenance Supervisor in Solihull, West Midlands (County)

Energy Jobline CVL; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and manufacturing firm in Solihull is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor with an electrical bias. This role involves both hands-on maintenance and management of the maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have experience with electrical systems, planned maintenance, and a keen focus on continuous improvement. Competitive salary of up to £62,000 plus benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical maintenance engineer.
• Experience in breakdown maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to install and repair electrical systems in industrial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Planned, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all equipment.
• Supervision of a small team including Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Coaching and developing the maintenance team.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

Supervision

Fault-finding

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified 17th or 18th edition

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Job Title

Maintenance Supervisor – Electrical Bias (Days, 39.5 hr Week)

Location

Solihull

Salaries and Benefits

Up to £62,000 + Bonus and Benefits

About the Client

My client is a leading design and manufacturer within the automotive sector, having grown to employ over 500 staff and build a reputation for market leadership. Due to year‑on‑year growth, a healthy order book, and continued expansion, the client is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join their Maintenance team.

Role Overview

The role is 50% hands‑on maintenance and 50% management, suited to a Maintenance Engineer with experience implementing a Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) system, or a Maintenance Supervisor willing to be both hands‑on and supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Planned, predictive and breakdown maintenance of all plant, equipment and facilities, specialising in electrical (presses, guillotines, welding equipment, paint equipment)
• Hands‑on leadership and front‑line supervision
• Supervision of 1 Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, 1 Maintenance Coordinator, 1 Facilities Engineer and contractors
• Electrical installation, inspection and testing of electrical installations
• Electrical repair, fault‑finding and diagnosis
• Continuous improvement and projects to reduce downtime, cost and reliance on contractors
• Coaching, developing, nurturing and training the maintenance team

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Time‑served electrical maintenance engineer
• Experience of planned, predictive and breakdown maintenance of manufacturing plant, equipment and facilities
• Experience maintaining paint shops and mixing units, cranes and welding equipment
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to install, test, maintain and repair electrical systems in commercial/industrial buildings
• Qualified 17th or 18th edition and NVQ Level 3
• Strong reading and understanding of wiring of electrical components and circuits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply with a copy of their CV. A member of the LG Engineering Solutions team will be in touch shortly.

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