At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a maintenance team while ensuring machinery runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing business in Chesterfield with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on leadership experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and maximising equipment uptime.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of maintenance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
We’re recruiting an electrically biased Maintenance Supervisor for a leading manufacturing business in Chesterfield. You’ll oversee all maintenance activity across the site — ensuring machinery, equipment and facilities run safely, efficiently and with minimal downtime. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide the maintenance team, manage preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and drive continuous improvement across plant reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and develop the maintenance team
- Ensure 100% compliance with planned preventive maintenance schedules
- Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime
- Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, contractors and CMMS records
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and statutory regulations
- Monitor equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Plan and manage shutdowns, maintenance projects and new equipment installations
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and performance reports
- Work closely with production to maximise equipment uptime
- Drive continuous improvement using KPIs such as uptime, MTTR and MTBF
Requirements
- Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering
- 5–10 years’ maintenance experience with supervisory responsibility
- Strong electrical bias — essential
- Apprentice trained
- Solid mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge
- Experience using CMMS/maintenance management software
- Excellent leadership, planning, budgeting and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and engineering best practice
Desirable
- PLC and automation experience
- 18th Edition
- IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or CI methodologies
Working Conditions
- Office, workshop and manufacturing environment
- Occasional travel and on-call support (phone/email/text)
- PPE required where applicable
- Hands-on support when needed
Key Skills
- Electrical & mechanical fault-finding
- Technical problem-solving
- Troubleshooting & diagnostics
- Leadership & communication
- Planning & organisation
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Health & Safety awareness
- Apprentice trained
KPIs
- Equipment uptime & availability
- Preventive maintenance compliance
- Breakdown response & resolution time
- Maintenance cost control
- Health & Safety compliance
- Team productivity & training
- Continuous improvement & reliability initiatives
If you’re an electrically biased maintenance professional ready to step into a leadership role with real impact, apply now or contact Generations People Recruitment Agency for more information.
Maintenance Supervisor (Electrical Bias) in Chesterfield employer: Generations People
As a Warehouse Team Leader at our dynamic manufacturing and distribution site in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, you'll be part of a supportive work culture that values hands-on leadership and employee development. We offer comprehensive training on internal systems, competitive pay, and opportunities for extra hours, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to a smooth operational flow. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are recognised and valued in a thriving environment.
