Senior Maintenance Supervisor
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Job Title: Senior Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Coleshill
Reporting To: Engineering / Maintenance Manager
Hours: 7am 4pm
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Maintenance Supervisor to lead and support our maintenance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day maintenance operations while driving continuous improvement in equipment reliability and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Maintenance team to ensure safe and efficient operations
Own and support Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) activities across all production lines
Ensure PM schedules are completed on time and to the required quality standards
Participate in root cause analysis activities (DAB, 5 Whys, 8D, ICMS) to identify and eliminate equipment failures
Drive practical improvements to reduce downtime and enhance operational reliability
Identify, develop, and implement improvement ideas from the shop floor
Allocate maintenance resources effectively to meet production and operational priorities
Lead by example, promoting high standards of behaviour, safety, and performance
Coach, mentor, and develop team members to enhance skills and capability
Support disciplinary investigations in line with company procedures, working alongside HR
Manage and control maintenance budgets, including Capex for new equipment and upgradesKey Skills & Experience
Proven experience in a maintenance supervisory role within a manufacturing environment (OEM or Tier 1 preferred)
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop others
Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations and best practices
Experience with preventative and autonomous maintenance systems
Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D)
Basic understanding of IATF 16949 requirements (training can be provided)
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Budget management experience within a maintenance or engineering functionIf you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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- Location:
- Coleshill, Warwickshire
- Salary:
- £55,000 - £60,000 /annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering