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Maintenance Supervisor Location: Wellingborough Hours - Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 (On-call duties required) Contract Type - Full-time, Permanent Salary - 51,495 My client is looking for a highly motivated Maintenance Supervisor to manage and lead our on-site engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on ensuring that all machinery and ancillary equipment are running efficiently, safely, and with minimal downtime. You will play a key part in the site's operational success by planning, coordinating and driving maintenance activities while leading a high-performing engineering team. You'll report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with cross-functional departments, contractors, and group engineering to ensure compliance, project delivery, and maintenance excellence. Key Responsibilities: Lead the site Engineering Team with a hands-on, proactive approach to achieving high performance. Manage daily team activities and individual performance in line with company policies. Plan and oversee all site maintenance work, including coordination with contractors. Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time and within budget. Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and group Engineering to plan and implement best practices. Drive effective use of the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) across the site and wider group. Serve as the escalation point for out-of-hours breakdowns. Maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards, company procedures, and maintenance protocols. Play an active role in risk reduction, especially in managing foreign body risks and maintenance post-redressers. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support team development. Skills and Experience: Essential Must have worked in a FMCG or food factory previously Proven experience leading an engineering or maintenance team in a fast-paced environment. Formal engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship or degree in engineering). Excellent communication, leadership, and delegation skills. Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational ability. Health & Safety certified, with a solid understanding of safety procedures and risk management. Able to allocate resources effectively and deliver under pressure. Desirable IOSH/NEBOSH certification. Continuous improvement / Lean experience. Familiarity with CMMS and computer-based financial or maintenance systems. Coaching and mentoring experience. Presentation and reporting skills. TPBN1_UKTJ