Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; Tameside; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discounts on retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP access

Volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Employee financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead proactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety-compliant operations. You will coordinate with the operational team, supervise contractors, and ensure plant performance.

The role requires an operational supervisory background, a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, and experience in maintaining processing equipment. Veolia offers benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Operational supervisor experience is required.
• Recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering (City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent).
• Experienced in fault finding and maintaining predominantly mechanical (and possibly electrical) processing equipment.
• Ability to operate plant equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and reactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of equipment
• Follow all site safety rules and wear appropriate PPE for each task
• Maintain regular communication with the operational team
• Adjust machinery and equipment settings to maintain plant performance
• Investigate plant failures, determine root causes, and recommend cost-effective recovery plans
• Report health, safety, and environmental incidents
• Carry out PPMs and provide feedback
• Maintain service records and key performance indicators
• Monitor and supervise contractors
• Maintain a tidy work environment
• Stop any unsafe tasks or activities

Skills

Operational supervision

Education

Recognised mechanical engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Veolia ES (UK) Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead proactive mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and safety-compliant operations. You will coordinate with the operational team, supervise contractors, and ensure plant performance.

The role requires an operational supervisory background, a recognised mechanical apprenticeship, and experience in maintaining processing equipment. Veolia offers benefits and development opportunities.