Maintenance Supervisor

A garden products manufacturer just outside the Stourport-on-Severn area are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join their team

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Supervisor with a strong technical background within a manufacturing environment, whilst demonstrating strong leadership abilities either as a Senior Engineer, Team Lead or Supervisor. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will report to the Maintenance Manager and provide planned, preventative maintenance expertise along with responses to reactive breakdowns whilst supervising a team of four

This is a fantastic opportunity with one of the largest garden products manufacturers in the UK

The Maintenance Supervisor will be operating on a night shift
 
Role: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 + overtime opportunities
Shift: Perm nights (Sun – Thu) (40 hours)
 
The key responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor role will be:
 
Team Leadership

• Provide direct line management to the shift maintenance team, ensuring team welfare and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage and approve holiday requests to maintain minimum staffing levels.
• Support return-to-work (RTW) processes and disciplinary actions when required.

Training & Development

• Deliver on-the-job training to maintenance staff, ensuring they have the skills and tools necessary to work safely and effectively.
• Identify skill gaps and collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to develop and implement training plans.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with shift supervisors, production managers, and other departments to ensure effective task handovers and address issues from previous shifts.
• Align maintenance priorities with production goals and ensure objectives are met.
• Maintain continuity of communication across shifts to reduce downtime and maintain accurate reporting.

Breakdown Response (Unplanned Maintenance)

• Respond promptly to urgent mechanical, electrical, or facility-related issues to minimize production disruption.
• Ensure open tasks are either resolved or clearly handed over at shift change with full documentation.

Preventative Maintenance

• Oversee the execution of all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks in line with company procedures.
• Ensure that no PPM tasks become overdue as tracked in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Performance Monitoring

• Contribute to improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by maximizing equipment availability through effective maintenance planning and execution.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all team members log planned and unplanned work in CMMS (MaintX) and related systems as per departmental standards.

Inventory Management

• Track the use of spare parts and consumables.
• Follow departmental procedures for replenishment and ensure accurate stock records.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
• Complete and manage work permits, ensuring they are signed off or appropriately handed over at shift end.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of safety documentation (e.g., Risk Assessments, Method Statements).
• Report and help address any shortcomings in health and safety practices.

 
The key requirements of the Maintenance Supervisor will be:

• Proven experience in a maintenance leadership role, ideally in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using CMMS systems (MaintX experience a plus).
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
 
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