MEI Supervisor
Location: Hartlepool, Co Durham
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time
Closing Date: Nov 10th, 2026
Ref: 1736756
Wolviston Management Services are continuing to recruit on behalf of Tioxide Materials Ltd for an experienced M/E/I Supervisor to join the Manufacturing team at their Greatham site. This role has become available due to internal promotion.
Reporting to the Area Engineering Manager, this is a frontline maintenance leadership role responsible for leading the plant Mechanical, Electrical & Instrument technician team and ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of the weekly maintenance plan. The role will also coordinate and respond to emergent or injected maintenance work as priorities change.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day leadership and direction to the maintenance team, ensuring planned work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required engineering and quality standards.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading delivery of the weekly maintenance plan, ensuring priorities are clearly defined and agreed targets are achieved.
- Directing maintenance activity across the plant area in accordance with legislative, group and site safety, engineering and quality standards.
- Using short interval control to monitor progress, remove blockers and support technicians in completing work efficiently.
- Maintaining effective team performance, including standards around discipline, timekeeping and industrial relations.
- Ensuring maintenance work is completed to a demonstrably high standard and within scheduled completion dates.
- Leading, motivating and developing team members while supporting continuous improvement and maintenance excellence programmes.
- Identifying training and skills-development requirements across the technician team.
- Monitoring maintenance performance through clear KPIs and progress reporting.
- Promoting behaviours that support a positive, values-led working culture.
About You
We are looking for an experienced maintenance supervisor or frontline engineering leader who is comfortable leading technicians within an operational manufacturing environment.
You will have:
- Supervisory qualifications to NVQ Level 3/4, and/or relevant frontline management experience.
- A strong mechanical equipment background, including experience with:
- Valves
- Rotating equipment
- Conveying systems
- The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate technical information effectively to shopfloor teams.
You should also be able to demonstrate strong capability in leading and supervising people, planning and organising work, communicating information, applying technical expertise and delivering against operational priorities.
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance supervisor who enjoys being close to the plant and leading technicians directly.
You will play an important part in ensuring maintenance priorities are translated into safe, executable work, while improving team performance, removing operational blockers and supporting the continued development of maintenance standards across the site.
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MEI Supervisor employer: Wolviston Management Services Limited
Wolviston Management Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of the Thames Valley. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and advancement within the infrastructure sector, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the skills needed to excel in their roles. Join us to be part of a meaningful project that not only enhances local water infrastructure but also contributes to sustainable community development.
Contact Details:
Wolviston Management Services Limited Recruitment Team
