Site Supervisor

KNAPP AG; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Local benefits

Job summary

KNAPP AG in Milton Keynes招聘 Site Supervisor to lead the engineering team, focusing on H&S, KPI delivery, and performance management. The role emphasizes safety culture, people leadership, and efficient maintenance planning, working closely with operations and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering NVQ, IOSH, 3+ years’ experience, and a track record in service maintenance, with strong communication skills and CMMS/MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 minimum, ideally NVQ Level 5.
• IOSH certificate & adherence to H&S procedures.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant transferrable industry or service.
• Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering field desirable.
• Experience managing teams (4+).
• Proven track record in service maintenance.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Computer literate; MS Office/CMMS skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team to drive performance and deliver value.
• Promote strong safety culture and compliance with H&S standards.
• Plan and supervise Planned Preventative Maintenance of automation equipment.
• Organise shift manning to meet operational requirements.
• Attend daily meetings and liaise with operations to prioritise workload.
• Oversee spare parts processes and asset reliability.
• Deputise for Site Manager during absences.
• Foster relationships with customers, colleagues & managers.

Skills

People leadership

Health & Safety

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3

NVQ Level 5

Tools

CMMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Site Supervisor is expected to lead the engineering team, driving performance and delivering value. With a focus on H&S, KPI’s and performance management, this position is a key role for the success of the business.

A senior role within the Engineering department, the Site Supervisor is an ambassador for the business, building and maintaining good relationships with customers, colleagues & managers. The individual will also be passionate about Health and Safety, challenging those that don’t meet the required standards.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote a strong safety culture and compliance to current H&S standards TOP
• People Leadership including delivery of performance reviews, development and coaching of team, dealing with employee relations issues, and employee welfare and wellbeing
• Drive the people agenda and focus on progressing succession and talent pipeline
• Enable the creation and implementation of standard ways of working
• Effective escalation management during incidents with key stakeholders
• Assist with planning of Planned Preventative Maintenance of automation equipment, including the auditing of the equipment
• Attend daily meetings & liaise with operations to ensure workload is prioritised correctly
• Organise improvements, repairs and modifications
• Organise shift manning to achieve operational requirements
• Organise / assist in project installation work including cost reduction activities
• Compliance auditing, inclusive of health and safety
• Overall management of Spare Parts processes
• Deputise for Site Manager in periods of absence
• Appreciation of Cultural Diversity

The above list is not exhaustive, and the Site Supervisor should be flexible and cooperativeto assist in meeting the business needs.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Proven history of strength in people leadership and development
• A recognised engineering qualification NVQ Level 3 minimum), ideally NVQ Level 5
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant transferrable industry or service
• Hold an IOSH certificate & adhere to all company/ customer legislative and H&S procedures
• Recognised apprenticeship in an engineering field would be desirable
• Experience of managing teams (4+)
• Proven track record in service maintenance
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally, and in writing
• Computer Literate, MS Office / CMMS systems

Important behaviours to have in line with our company values

• Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others
• Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
• Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
• Openness – Always approachable and helpful
• Reliability – Consistently gives their best

Local benefits

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