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Maintenance Supervisor

Chesterfield Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance activities within a busy manufacturing environment in Chesterfield. You'll be responsible for driving equipment reliability, coordinating maintenance teams, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production assets.
  • The salary for this role is £45k - £55k.
  • This is an on-site role based in Chesterfield.

About Our Client

Our client is a respected UK manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, product quality, and continuous investment in its operations. They offer a stable working environment where employees are empowered to contribute to operational improvements and long-term business success.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and supervise a team of maintenance engineers and technicians across the site.
  • Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise equipment uptime.
  • Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance activities, ensuring production disruptions are minimised.
  • Monitor maintenance performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support fault-finding and technical problem-solving on manufacturing equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Manage maintenance records, work orders, and engineering documentation.
  • Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and installation activities.
  • Liaise with production and management teams to achieve operational targets.
  • Support the development and training of maintenance personnel.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, or similar leadership role.
  • Strong background within manufacturing, heavy engineering, foundry, or industrial environments.
  • Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications, ideally supported by apprenticeship training.
  • Proven experience managing maintenance teams and activities.
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000
  • Opportunity to lead a skilled and established engineering team.
  • Secure position within a successful and well-invested manufacturing business.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Involvement in site improvement and capital investment projects.
  • Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
  • Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
Contact
Ben Turner
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7057703
Phone number
+44 113 388 9075

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chesterfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Turner
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9075
Job reference
JN-072026-7057703