Maintenance Supervisor - Sunderland

Lear; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houghton-le-Spring is looking for a Maintenance Team Leader to lead their maintenance operations. You will manage plans, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance with HSE standards. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience and a solid understanding of maintenance processes. Join a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to achieving excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a maintenance or engineering function.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, KPI management, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to manage budgets, projects, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance team for all equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage plant maintenance budgets and deliver annual KPI/process improvement plans.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environment and Fire standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience in maintenance

Knowledge of maintenance processes

Budget management skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

Position: Permanent
Location: Sunderland
Reports To: Site Operations Manager
Team: Facility & Production Maintenance team (~8 members)
Working Conditions: Day Shift
Experience Required: Yes
Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Maintenance team, ensuring proactive and reactive support for all equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage plant maintenance budgets and deliver annual KPI/process improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment and Fire standards.
• Drive operational effectiveness (zero downtime, improved MTBF, reduced total hours lost).
• Support Apprenticeship Program, training, succession planning, and diversity initiatives.
• Implement best practice policies, procedures, and continuous improvement (TIC, IDEA, TWW).
• Deliver projects within CAPEX budget.
• Support product/program launches with zero disruption and on budget.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a maintenance or engineering function.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance processes, KPI management, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to manage budgets, projects, and drive operational excellence.
• Solid understanding of HSE standards and compliance.
• Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical teams.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred / Desirable

• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles and ability to support their implementation.
• Familiarity with Lean tools and methods (Kaizen, 5S, root cause analysis, reliability programs).
• Experience with innovation and modern manufacturing practices.
• Background in automotive, high-volume manufacturing, or chemical industry.