Maintenance Supervisor in Cramlington, Northumberland

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Cramlington

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time | 3 Shift

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary + Shift Allowance

Realistic Earnings of £55,500 - £61,700 Including Shift Allowance

Our client, a dynamic manufacturing organisation, is entering an exciting phase of growth and development and is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor. This role is not just a supervisory position; it is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the engineering function.

The Opportunity
In this pivotal role, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead the charge in maintaining equipment reliability and plant availability while nurturing a high-performing maintenance team. Collaborating closely with the Maintenance Manager, this position is designed for those who take pride in hands-on leadership and aspire to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development:

Lead, coach and develop a team of maintenance technicians and apprentices through effective performance management, mentoring, appraisals and ongoing development planning.

Conduct performance reviews and ongoing coaching to enhance team capabilities.

Drive accountability and high performance across the department.

Maintenance & Reliability:

Coordinate all planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Lead the response to equipment breakdowns, ensuring swift and effective resolutions.

Support fault finding and technical problem-solving across site machinery.

Operational Performance:

Manage daily maintenance priorities in alignment with production demands.

Monitor maintenance KPIs such as equipment uptime and preventative maintenance compliance.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

Ensure all maintenance activities are executed safely and comply with company procedures.

Promote a safety-first culture across the engineering team.

What's Required:

Essential:

Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Team Leader, or Senior Maintenance role.

Strong background in manufacturing maintenance and team leadership.

Proficiency in fault-finding on industrial and automated machinery.

Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Desirable:

Multi-skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance experience.

Familiarity with CMMS and Lean Manufacturing practises.

Experience developing Apprentices and junior Engineers.

Benefits:

Enhanced pension scheme with up to 14% combined contribution.

Salary sacrifice pension option.

Healthcare cashback scheme.

Site incentive scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted gym memberships.

25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Ongoing training and genuine progression opportunities into Maintenance Management and senior leadership roles.

Why Apply?

This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation at a crucial point in its evolution. Maintenance Supervisors who thrive on leadership, technical problem solving, and continuous improvement will find this an outstanding career move. Help shape the future of the maintenance function and be a key player in building a world-class manufacturing operation!

If you have the passion and expertise to drive success in a vibrant manufacturing environment, don't miss this opportunity to elevate your career as a Maintenance Supervisor with our client!

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