Overview
At Mackle Pet Foods, we are passionate about delivering quality and innovation and know that starts with a strong team. We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join us and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 am – 04:30 pm.
Key Responsibilities
- Organise the maintenance team to complete planned or unplanned maintenance and repairs with minimum downtime while reporting to the maintenance manager.
- Assist with the development and implementation of preventative maintenance programmes.
- Maintain records of maintenance and repairs undertaken.
- Assist with the procurement and control of engineering materials and spares while liaising with the store administrator to ensure that all critical spares are purchased and available.
- Liaise with operations, production and technical departments to ensure effective communication.
- Liaise directly with machine suppliers to eliminate line running issues and implement machine improvements and upgrades.
- Ensure effective shop floor housekeeping and the maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with legislative Health & Safety requirements.
- Contribute to the implementation of new working methods and actively participate in continuous improvement.
- Be available to assist with breakdowns outside of working hours.
- Provide shift cover for holidays and absences when required.
- Work with production to schedule and plan maintenance during the week and weekends.
- Schedule and manage weekend maintenance, ensuring all tasks are carried out effectively.
- Act as a mentor to apprentices and junior team members, providing guidance and encouragement to support their development.
- Represent the company at career fairs and industry events to promote opportunities and engage with potential candidates.
- Work with production to introduce relevant procedures to reduce changeover time.
- Monitor levels of spare parts and ensure all items required are in stock or ordered in a timely manner.
- Monitor and improve the health and safety culture within the department.
- Provide support for all sites as and when required.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum time served in an Electrical or Mechanical apprenticeship.
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in a food production environment in an engineering-based role.
- Experience in fault‑finding on PLC machinery.
- Strong proficiency in using computer systems and software applications.
- Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Results focused with ability to work on own initiative.
- Available to work flexible hours as required at short notice.
- Current driving licence and own vehicle.
Desirable Criteria
- HNC or HND in Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification in Health & Safety.
- Procurement experience.
- Fault‑finding on electrical equipment.
- Programming and diagnostics of PLCs and VSDs.
