Mechanical Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for their Leicestershire plant. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical bias, management experience, and a relevant HNC qualification. The role involves managing engineers and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations while working predominantly on the shop floor.

Benefits

15% Combined Pension

33 Days Annual Leave

Annual Bonus Scheme – Profit Related Pay

Cash Health Plan

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship is essential.
• Strong mechanical bias is essential.
• Prior knowledge in metal forming/metal working is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Management of a team of mechanical shift engineers – total of 8 engineers.
• Coordinating maintenance, delegating work, and conducting production meetings.
• Contractor management on maintenance/projects.

Skills

Management

Mechanical Bias

Organisational Skills

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Braunstone, Leicestershire

£58,800

Days Mon – Fri – 37.5 Hours a Week

Benefits:

• 15% Combined pension (9% Employer, 6% Employee)

• 33 Days Annual Leave (25 Days + Bank Holidays)

• Annual bonus scheme – Profit Related Pay

• Cash Health Plan

• Monday-Friday days Only, no weekends, no nights.

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to join us at our high-speed manufacturing plant in Braunstone. We are already a household name within FMCG and have extensive expansion plans over the next 12-18 months including the installation and commissioning of 2 brand new fully automated production lines.

This role will largely be based out on the shop floor and for the vast majority is not a desk-based management role – This role will suit someone who is comfortable with an 80/90% shop floor based position

Role and Responsibilities

• Management of a team of mechanical shift engineers – 8 engineers in total
• Coordinating maintenance, delegation of work, presenting reports in production meetings, and ordering spares
• Producing SOPs for jobs
• Contractor management on maintenance/projects
• Work to strict health and safety laws/permits and risk assessments

The Successful Candidate

• Time served apprenticeship – Essential
• Strong mechanical bias - Essential
• Prior knowledge in metal forming/metal working is highly beneficial (CNC/Press Tooling/Aeronautical background)
• Ideally qualified to a minimum of HNC level in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Strong organisational/management skills

Get in touch with Matt Morson at Stirling Warrington to discuss this opportunity further.