Maintenance Supervisor - RECRUIT 12 : Job Details

Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift

• Location: Telford
• Monday to Friday, Day Shift
• Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Join a global, innovative, and fast-paced environment where your leadership truly makes a difference. You'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automotive solutions while enjoying tailored development opportunities and a collaborative team culture. About the Role:We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead either the Upstream or Downstream team. This is a day shift role with responsibility for a multi-skilled team supporting a 24/7 operation. Team Structure & Scope:

• 4 direct reports (Team Leaders)
• Team of ~14 engineers across rotating shifts and weekend coverage
• Each Team Leader manages 2 engineers per shift
• Weekend coverage includes 1 Team Leader and 5 engineers (Days & Nights)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in a safety-critical environment
• Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities (reactive and preventative)
• Ensure high standards of reliability across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
• Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and uptime
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all health & safety standards

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a Tier 1 automotive or similar setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
• Broad technical knowledge: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics
• Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
• Excellent organisational and shift management capabilities

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with CNC and assembly line maintenance
• Familiarity with ABB IRC5 robots and Siemens TIA Portal
• Experience with CMMS (Agility), RCM, and FMEA-led PM systems
• IOSH Managing Safely certified

Role Summary:This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining operational efficiency and equipment reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a multi-shift team, ensuring smooth coordination of maintenance activities and contributing to overall plant performance and safety.