Maintenance Supervisor (Instrument Biased)

Kintec Global Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Instrument Biased) for a permanent role in Guildford. The ideal candidate will lead a multi-discipline maintenance team with a focus on C&I, drive safety and reliability, and assume technical leadership for instrumentation and control systems on a live, hazardous-site environment.

The role requires hands-on instrument/C&I expertise, experience in high-hazard settings, and strong leadership and planning capabilities to manage outages,

Qualifications

• Time-served instrument or C&I technician background at NVQ/apprenticeship level or above.
• Experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader or Lead Technician.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, plus mechanical and electrical plant awareness.
• Experience in energy/oil & gas/chemical/high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a multi-discipline maintenance team of technicians and contractors, with a particular focus on C&I.
• Drive maintenance performance, safety, and compliance standards across the site.
• Plan and manage day-to-day maintenance activities, shutdowns, and outages.
• Act as the technical lead for instrumentation and control systems, including fault-finding, calibration oversight, and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical activities alongside C&I work.
• Utilise a CMMS to plan, prioritise, and track work, and to drive planned and preventive maintenance.
• Support plant improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory, hazardous area, and safety requirements.
• Support reporting, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Instrument/C&I background

Education

NVQ/Apprenticeship level or above (HNC/HND desirable)

Tools

CMMS

ATEX/DSEAR knowledge

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor (Instrument Biased)

Working Location: Guildford
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

This Maintenance Supervisor position is ideal for an instrument-biased leader. Whether you are an experienced supervisor with a control and instrumentation (C&I) background, or a senior instrument technician ready to step into a full supervisory role, you will play a key part in supporting a well-established organisation in the energy sector. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance delivery, team performance, and plant reliability on a live, safety-critical site, with a strong focus on instrumentation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise a multi-discipline maintenance team of technicians and contractors, with a particular focus on C&I.
• Drive maintenance performance, safety, and compliance standards across the site.
• Plan and manage day-to-day maintenance activities, shutdowns, and outages.
• Act as the technical lead for instrumentation and control systems, including fault-finding, calibration oversight, and reliability improvements.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical activities alongside C&I work.
• Utilise a CMMS to plan, prioritise, and track work, and to drive planned and preventive maintenance.
• Support plant improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Ensure all work meets regulatory, hazardous area, and safety requirements.
• Support reporting, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning.

Requirements

• Time-served instrument or C&I technician background, at NVQ/apprenticeship level or above (HNC/HND desirable).
• Proven experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader, or Lead Technician.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of instrumentation and control systems, plus a working understanding of mechanical and electrical plant.
• Experience in energy, oil & gas, chemical, process, or other high-hazard industrial environments.
• Sound understanding of ATEX/DSEAR and hazardous area requirements (CompEx desirable).
• Experience with shutdowns, maintenance planning, and CMMS systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you are an instrument-biased maintenance leader looking to take ownership of the performance of a vital energy site, this is your opportunity to lead, develop your team, and drive plant reliability and safety.