Maintenance Supervisor
Aylesford
Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5pm (Additional payment of £45 per month for out of hours call-outs)
We are proud to be representing a global organisation within the FMCG sector in there search for a Maintenance Supervisor.
As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee all Engineering and Facility activities, balancing hands-on work with delegation. You'll provide leadership, mentor the team, and collaborate with departments to ensure strong support. You'll work closely with the Health & Safety representative to manage legal compliance and liaise with Operations and the General Manager on site development and projects.
General responsibilities include;
- Supervise and support the team of
technicians
on
technical
matters.
- Improve
service delivery performance
and
reduce costs
where possible.
- Monitor and report on departmental
KPIs.
- Conduct
machinery
audits when necessary.
- Manage all aspects of
engineering
from planning to completion.
- Develop
practices, routines, and solutions
to improve productivity and product quality
- Perform risk assessments
- Oversee the site T-card reporting system for maintenance and breakdowns, and delegate tasks accordingly
- Develop new health and safety policy procedures in line with regulations
- Conduct in-house training sessions on best practices and safe systems of work
- Ensure records are kept up to date
- Participate in continuous improvements as guided by the General Manager
- Ensure
food hygiene and safety standards
are consistently upheld
- Undertake tasks requested by the Production Manager or General Manager
For this position you must have/be:
- Formal
engineering qualification.
- Electrical
and
mechanical
installation experience.
- Strong understanding of
health and safety practices
(IOSH or higher).
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Experience working in a FMCG environment.
- Good knowledge of food
safety expectations.
- Experience in
inspection
and
audit.
- Ability to deliver effective
training.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve timely results.
- Strong ability to
motivate
and
delegate.
- Excellent written and oral
communication skills.
- IT literacy, including
Microsoft Word, Outlook,
and
Excel.
This Maintenance Supervisor role offers the chance to work with highly experienced mechanics, providing excellent opportunities for long-term development and career progression. You'll be part of a fun, collaborative team, enjoying 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays. Additional benefits include:
- Personal growth through training and development opportunities
- Health Cash Plan
- Subsidised gym membership
- Flexible access to your pay with Aslan
- Discretionary bonus
Join a dynamic environment where your skills can grow and your hard work is rewarded!
This company will interview immediately, so click APPLY and upload your CV ASAP!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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