At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance operations and ensure top-notch safety and efficiency in food production.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturer with a modern facility in Preston.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave, private health insurance, and tailored training for career growth.
- Other info: Structured development programme and rotating shifts for long weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship level qualification in electrical or mechanical fields preferred.
The predicted salary is between 52020 - 63580 £ per year.
Jelly Technical is recruiting on behalf of a leading food manufacturer for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join their modern production facility in Preston. Our client offers a structured development programme designed to develop your technical skills and earning potential and a rotating shift pattern to promote a stronger work / life balance in an industry driven by 24 hour / 365 production.
Additional benefits include:
- Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
- Private health insurance - including life cover (4 X annual salary)
- Additional technical training tailored to develop skills and career progression within the business
- Enhanced company sick pay and pension
As a Maintenance Supervisor your key responsibilities include:
- Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, Food Safety, and GMP compliance
- Ensure effective shift coordination & handovers and provide leadership visibility
- Delegate planned maintenance duties effectively and ensure breakdowns are prioritised to ensure minimum disruption
- Work effectively with other operations teams to improve machinery availability and minimise downtime
- Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance support across all production areas
- Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical issues
- Diagnose and resolve breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime
- Highlight areas for performance improvement and reliability across the site
What You'll Bring:
- Qualified to apprenticeship level or above (electrical or mechanical)
- Experienced in a maintenance role within automated manufacturing with food / FMCG being advantageous but not essential
- Experience in a supervisory / mentor / coordinator role within maintenance
- Strong technical skills and familiarity with CMMS systems and MS Office tools
- Analytical and systematic approach to problem-solving
- Ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced production environment
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills
Apply TODAY to express an interest. A member of the Jelly Technical team will endeavour to contact all suitable applicants within 72 hours.
Maintenance Supervisor in Preston employer: Jelly Technical
Join a dynamic food manufacturing business in Leamington Spa, where as a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring operational excellence. With competitive pay and a supportive work culture that values continuous improvement, you'll have ample opportunities for professional growth while working alongside a dedicated team. Enjoy the benefits of a well-established company that prioritises employee well-being and fosters a collaborative environment.
