Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Pioneer Selection
Coventry
6 days ago
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Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Narborough

Salary: £43,000 - £45,000

Shift: Monday - Friday DAYS ONLY

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join a highly modern, fully automated and fast paced manufacturing facility. This Mechanical Supervisor position is based at a site that has recently benefited from significant investment, establishing it as one of the most advanced operations within its sector. The successful Mechanical Supervisor will enjoy long term stability, ongoing technical challenge and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This role would suit a capable Mechanical Supervisor with strong mechanical and welding skills who is looking to lead from the front within a heavy industrial environment. The business offers clear progression routes, allowing the Mechanical Supervisor to advance into senior engineering or management positions over time.

In this Mechanical Supervisor role, you will be responsible for overseeing mechanical maintenance, fabrication, welding and structural repair work across a range of automated production machinery and plant equipment. The Mechanical Supervisor will lead a team of engineers, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, support heavy plate fabrication and structural modifications, and ensure breakdown support is delivered efficiently to maximise plant uptime while maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Sector: Industrial Factory Maintenance Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Mechanical Supervisor

  • Strong mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial factory or heavy engineering environment
  • Proven experience supervising or leading maintenance teams in a fast paced industrial setting
  • Hands on experience with planned, reactive and breakdown maintenance
  • Strong welding and fabrication knowledge including heavy plate and structural work

Requirements for the Mechanical Supervisor

  • Proven mechanical fault finding and repair experience
  • Experience leading, coordinating or mentoring maintenance engineers
  • Ability to plan and prioritise maintenance activities to minimise downtime
  • Experience working within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
  • Experience working as a Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Engineer or Supervisor in the UK

Desirable Requirements for the Mechanical Supervisor:

  • Apprentice trained or Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification
  • Experience working on automated production machinery
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Previous experience managing shift handovers and maintenance KPIs

The Mechanical Supervisor will benefit from:

  • Working for a market-leading manufacturing business
  • Company benefits package including pension, life insurance and medical care
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Clear progression routes into senior management positions

If you are an experienced Mechanical Supervisor looking for your next Mechanical Supervisor opportunity within a modern manufacturing environment, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Joe at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and conditions apply. Please see our website for further details.

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