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.

• 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.

• 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)