Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturing site is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee critical mechanical assets. You will supervise maintenance teams, plan preventive tasks, and ensure compliance with safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering and experience with rotating equipment in manufacturing. This is a permanent full-time role located in South London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining rotating equipment in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Good understanding of planned maintenance systems.
• Familiar with ATEX and COMAH environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps and compressors.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

Tools

SAP or similar planned maintenance systems

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Location: South London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering

Join a leading industrial manufacturing site and take charge of maintaining critical mechanical assets that keep operations running smoothly. This is a hands-on leadership role where your expertise in pumps, compressors, and rotating equipment will directly influence plant reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the maintenance team.

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, and rotating machinery.

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, including permit-to-work systems.

• Manage external contractors and oversee installation and commissioning works.

• Support reliability improvement initiatives and site maintenance strategies.

About You

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering.

• Proven experience maintaining rotating equipment in a manufacturing or process environment.

• Good understanding of planned maintenance systems (e.g. SAP or similar).

• Familiar with ATEX and COMAH environments (preferred but not essential).

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Safety-focused mindset and proactive approach to continuous improvement.