Engineering Supervisor in Braintree

Maintenance Supervisor Salary: £55,000–£60,000 DOE + Annual Discretionary Bonus Monday–Thursday: 7:15am–5:15pm Friday: 7:15am–3:15pm The Role We are looking for a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate and oversee engineering and maintenance activities across the site. This is very much a hands-on leadership role and would suit an experienced maintenance engineer or engineering supervisor who enjoys leading from the front while remaining actively involved in maintenance, fault finding, repairs, engineering projects and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for coordinating the maintenance team, prioritising workloads and ensuring equipment and machinery remain safe, reliable and operational. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and supervise the activities of maintenance engineers, allocating workloads, setting priorities and ensuring work is completed effectively and on time. Maintain a hands-on approach, supporting the team with maintenance, breakdowns, repairs and engineering tasks. Plan, manage and carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), scheduled maintenance and reactive maintenance activities. Act as a key point of contact and decision maker for equipment breakdowns and engineering projects. Lead the inspection, maintenance, fault finding and repair of factory machinery and equipment. Work with mechanical systems including pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics and associated manufacturing equipment. Investigate recurring faults and implement improvements to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce engineering and maintenance costs. Undertake and oversee electrical fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs. Undertake and oversee fabrication work, including machine guarding and material ducting/spouting. Carry out and oversee welding tasks including repairs, brackets and pipework. Deliver engineering projects including automation improvements, equipment upgrades, installations and commissioning. Support the planning and management of engineering projects from initial concept through to completion. Develop the capability and performance of the maintenance team through training, mentoring, guidance and feedback. Maintain accurate maintenance and engineering records to support monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement. Assist with the development and maintenance of safe systems of work. Ensure engineering activities comply with site health & safety, hygiene and operational procedures. Skills & Experience We are looking for someone with: Previous maintenance supervisory or engineering leadership experience within a manufacturing environment. Strong hands-on mechanical engineering knowledge and experience maintaining industrial machinery. Electrical maintenance experience, including fault finding, troubleshooting and the ability to understand electrical schematics. Experience working with mechanical equipment such as pumps, gearboxes and pneumatic systems. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. A practical, hands-on approach to engineering and maintenance. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop engineers. Good organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Experience supporting or delivering engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong understanding of health & safety within a manufacturing or engineering environment. What We Offer * Salary of £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience. * Generous annual discretionary bonus scheme. * 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with service, plus public holidays. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Company pension scheme. * Employee Assistance Programme. * Free onsite parking. * Free fruit and hot drinks. * Company social events. * The opportunity to join a stable, supportive and forward-thinking manufacturing business with excellent staff retention