Maintenance Supervisor

Job Title:

Maintenance Engineer Supervisor

Salary: 50k

Shift: Days 8 am - 5 pm
Pension:
Matched
Annual Leave: 30 days

Location:

Kent Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a hands-on supervisory role where you can lead a skilled team while remaining actively involved in technical work? Our client is looking for a motivated and proactive Maintenance Engineer Supervisor to join the Kent site, providing leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to their engineering team.

This role blends team management (approx. 30%) with hands-on engineering (approx. 70%), focusing on operational reliability, preventative maintenance, and rapid response to breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality work.
Prioritise and manage breakdowns efficiently to minimise downtime.
Plan, schedule, and execute repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
Provide hands-on support during complex maintenance tasks and emergency breakdowns.
Collaborate closely with production teams to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Develop training plans to improve team skills and performance.
Promote positive team culture and best engineering practices.
Manage engineering stock levels, including ordering and maintaining critical spares.
Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and automation systems as required.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to support and develop a diverse team.
Excellent fault-finding and technical problem-solving abilities.
Solid understanding of engineering principles and maintenance best practices.
Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Familiarity with inverters, cable selection, and small project management is advantageous.
Team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.
FMCG or food industry experience is beneficial but not essential

If this aligns with your background and you’d welcome a discreet conversation, please get in touch. Chatan Makan –  – (phone number removed)