Maintenance Supervisor – Rotating 12h Shifts

Energy Jobline ZR; Preston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Private health insurance (life cover 4

Technical training

Enhanced sick pay and pension

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR currently advertises for a Maintenance Supervisor at a major food manufacturer in Preston. The role focuses on leading maintenance activities within a 24/7 production environment, ensuring safety, GMP compliance and efficient machine performance.

The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical) with prior supervisory experience, and be proficient in CMMS and MS Office tools to drive reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must hold an apprenticeship level or above in electrical or mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in maintenance within automated manufacturing, preferably in food/FMCG.
• Previous supervisory/coordination/mentoring experience in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high Health & Safety, Food Safety and GMP standards.
• Lead shift coordination, handovers and provide visible leadership.
• Delegate maintenance tasks and prioritize breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with other operations teams to improve machinery availability.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across production areas.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose breakdowns quickly to minimise production disruption.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Mechanical experience

Supervisory/mentoring

CMMS familiarity

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship level or above (Electrical/Mechanical)

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR currently advertises for a Maintenance Supervisor at a major food manufacturer in Preston. The role focuses on leading maintenance activities within a 24/7 production environment, ensuring safety, GMP compliance and efficient machine performance.

The ideal candidate will hold an apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical) with prior supervisory experience, and be proficient in CMMS and MS Office tools to drive reliability and continuous improvement.