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Job DescriptionMaking sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.Maintenance SupervisorLocation: KentSalary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum depending on experience.We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to join our client's team during a period of significant growth and development. This role is ideal for someone who can lead, coachand motivate a fast-paced engineering team while ensuring operational performance, equipment reliabilityand high standards of safety and quality.Values & Core BehavioursThe successful post holder will be expected to work in accordance with our organisational values and core behaviours:Positive, enthusiastic and fully engaged in all aspects of our work.Committed to delivering excellence in everything we do.Aware of operational impact and able to maximise value.Continuously seeking ways to improve, innovate, and enhance our engineering practices.Working collaboratively, valuing people and contributing to shared success.Experts in our field who continuously seek deeper understanding and improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and supervise the engineering team to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all site equipment.Plan and oversee daily engineering workloads, including preventative and reactive maintenance activities.Ensure machinery, production equipment, and supporting systems are effectively set up, calibratedand maintained.Carry out hands-on engineering tasks as required, acting as both operator and maintainer when necessary.Monitor equipment performance, diagnose faultsand implement timely solutions to minimise downtime.Drive improvements in equipment reliability and support achievement of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets.Maintain accurate engineering records, maintenance logs, and compliance reports.Work collaboratively with production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations.Support the introduction of new technology, processes, and equipment as the facility scales.Ensure engineering activities comply with all safety, environmental, and quality standards.Essential RequirementsProven experience in an engineering supervisory or senior engineering role within manufacturing.Strong technical understanding of production machinery, packaging systemsor relevant automation equipment.Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.Familiarity with OEE metrics, lean methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.Excellent organisational, leadership, and team-management skills.Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.Foundational understanding of carbonated liquid processing or filling systems (advantageous in this environment).Desirable RequirementsExperience within beverage, bottling, or food manufacturing environments.Formal qualifications in engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline. xjdpvnf If you would like more information simply get in touch as we would love to hear from you today!