Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor (Days)

Tarmac; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance function at Mountsorrel Quarry in Leicestershire. This hands‑on leadership role focuses on motivating a skilled team, maximising plant performance and delivering safe, reliable operations in a heavy industrial environment.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, drive improvements, manage contractor relationships and champion a zero‑harm culture across site.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead and develop teams to achieve safety, reliability and performance targets.
• Strong problem-solving skills and root cause analysis proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance function across fixed and mobile plant, ensuring safety, reliability and performance.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Manage breakdown response, defect management and root cause analysis.
• Drive improvements in plant productivity, OEE and operational performance.
• Oversee inspections, maintenance checks and statutory compliance.
• Champion best practice in maintenance management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous improvement

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND

Recognised apprenticeship

BEng

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Mountsorrel Quarry, Leicestershire

Lead maintenance. Drive performance. Keep one of the UK's largest quarries moving.

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to take ownership of maintenance operations at our Mountsorrel Quarry. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll motivate a skilled team, maximise plant performance, and play a key part in delivering safe, reliable and efficient operations.

If you thrive in a heavy industrial environment, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and are passionate about continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor, you'll lead the maintenance function across fixed and mobile plant, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance.

• Lead and develop a maintenance team, driving engagement and accountability
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes
• Manage breakdown response, defect management and root cause analysis
• Drive improvements in plant productivity, OEE and operational performance
• Oversee inspections, maintenancechecksand statutory compliance
• Promote best practice in maintenance management and continuous improvement
• Control maintenance‑related costs, including labour and overtime
• Resolve technical issues and support engineering projects
• Manage contractor relationships and service agreements
• Champion a strong health,safetyand zero-harm culture across site

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager within a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge ofmechanical,pneumaticand hydraulic systems
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Confidence challenging standards and holding teams accountable for quality and delivery
• Strong communicationand problem-solving skills
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement techniques
• IT literacy, including Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• HNC/HND, recognised apprenticeship or BEng in a relevant engineering discipline
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Why Tarmac?

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you're collaborative, take pride in a job well done and are always looking for ways to make things better, you'll fit right in.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Join us and help shape the future of one of the UK's most successful quarry operations.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry‑leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/232604/8101

Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited