Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Duns; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Duns, Scotland is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a skilled maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background and experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules and ensuring efficient plant operations. This role offers a competitive salary of £58,000 to £62,000 plus various benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Overtime

8% Pension

36 Days' Holiday

Relocation Support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Supervisor in manufacturing.
• Confident in leading teams and prioritising workloads.
• Experience in continuous process or heavy industry environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a maintenance team.
• Manage maintenance schedules and breakdown response.
• Ensure smooth, safe, and efficient running of plant machinery.
• Drive performance, reliability, and improvement across the site.

Skills

Leadership skills

Maintenance engineering

Team management

Education

Mechanical engineering background

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor - Mechanical

Duns, Scotland, commutable from Eyemouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Galashiels

£58,000 to £62,000 + Annual Bonus + Overtime + 8% Pension + 36 Days' Holiday + Company Benefits + Relocation Support and/or Sponsorship Available

Are you a Mechanical Engineer or Supervisor looking to step into a leadership role within a world-class manufacturer offering long-term stability, strong progression, and excellent rewards?

This is a key opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team within a high-performing production facility, supporting both hands-on engineering work and team development. You'll take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring plant reliability, safety, and performance across a fast-paced manufacturing site.

The company continues to grow through investment in automation and technology, creating a modern, forward-thinking environment. You'll be supported with on-the-job training, clear progression towards Maintenance Manager level, and a package designed to recognise your leadership and technical expertise.

This role is ideal for an ambitious Mechanical Engineer ready to move into supervision or an experienced Maintenance Supervisor seeking a fresh challenge in a company with genuine long-term prospects.

The Role

• Lead and support a maintenance team
• Manage maintenance schedules and breakdown response
• Ensure smooth, safe, and efficient running of plant machinery
• Drive performance, reliability, and improvement across the site
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00, with overtime available

The Person

• Experienced Maintenance Engineer or Supervisor from manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineer
• Confident leading teams and prioritising workloads
• Familiar with continuous process or heavy industry environments

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