At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a maintenance team to ensure our manufacturing plant runs smoothly and safely.
- Company: Join a growing manufacturing business with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, training opportunities, and career development.
- Other info: Great chance for career growth in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 38000 £ per year.
Location: Chard, Somerset
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 39 hours across 5 days. Either Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm or 8am-5pm Friday 7am-12pm or 8am-1pm
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to take their next step into leadership, or an established Maintenance Supervisor looking for your next challenge? We're looking for a proactive and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead our client in Chard's maintenance team and play a key role in ensuring our manufacturing plant and facilities operate safely, efficiently and reliably.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and support the maintenance team, allocating work and promoting positive team culture
- Manage planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive breakdowns
- Ensure all maintenance activities are accurately recorded using the Agility CMM system
- Coordinate servicing schedules, equipment inspections and statutory compliance checks
- Liaise with contractors, manage spare parts and support the installation of equipment
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and efficiency
- Promote high standards of Health & Safety and ensure compliance across all maintenance activities
About you:
- Previous maintenance experience within manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally in a supervisory or team leader role
- Strong mechanical and / or electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills
- Experience with planned preventative maintenance and SMMS systems
- Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills
- Proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and Health & Safety
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for training and career development
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing business
Closing date is 09/08/26
We think you need these skills to ace Maintenance Supervisor in Chard
Leadership Skills
Mechanical Fault-Finding
Electrical Fault-Finding
Planned Preventative Maintenance
SMMS Systems
Organisational Skills
Communication Skills
