Site Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

De La Rue; Loughton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life assurance - 4x annual salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance package

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

De La Rue is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team at our Debden, Essex site. You will drive asset care, safety, and performance through hands-on leadership and data-led decisions.

You will manage shift plans, coach eight direct reports, and coordinate maintenance activities across facilities, utilities, and building infrastructure to ensure reliable operations. The role emphasises continuous improvement and lean practices.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering background with apprentice training.
• NEBOSH qualification or CI qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience leading a team.
• ILM certificate or equivalent leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage shift-based maintenance teams, including cleaning, to meet KPIs.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns with the team to minimise downtime.
• Manage problem escalation and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver asset care through TPM/PPM activities and drive improvements.
• Ensure adequate shift coverage and budget adherence for spares.
• Lead lean initiatives and standardisation across site engineering.
• Maintain CMMS data and report on performance and failures.
• Organise projects and ensure timely completion with the team.
• Collaborate with operations to improve productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Planning & prioritising

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

De La Rue is seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead a maintenance team at our Debden, Essex site. You will drive asset care, safety, and performance through hands-on leadership and data-led decisions.

You will manage shift plans, coach eight direct reports, and coordinate maintenance activities across facilities, utilities, and building infrastructure to ensure reliable operations. The role emphasises continuous improvement and lean practices.