Hands-on Maintenance Supervisor

Arthur Branwell & Co Ltd was established in 1904. We develop, produce and supply an extensive range of high-quality ingredients to the world’s food and pharmaceutical industries as well as into a number of specialised technical application areas.

OUR VALUES: INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, OPENNESS, FLEXIBILITY, POSITIVITY, DRIVE

OUR CULTURE: TEAM MATTERS, AMBITIOUS, RESULTS DRIVEN, INVENTIVE, CARING, STABILITY

We look to recruit the best people. These are individuals who can contribute positively to our culture and to the success of the company by delivering a positive impact at all times. We are proud to have a stable team with very high staff retention. We feel it’s important that everyone enjoys their working day in order for them to deliver their best.

Job Overview
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and coordinate engineering and maintenance activities. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys leading from the front, remaining actively involved in maintenance, fault finding, repairs, projects and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the activities of maintenance engineers, allocating work, setting priorities and ensuring timely completion, whilst contributing with a hands on approach.
• Plan, control and carry out PPM and scheduled tasks, in addition to proactive and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Act a point of contact and decision maker for breakdowns and project work.
• Lead on the monitoring, inspecting, maintaining, fault finding and repair of factory equipment and machinery, including pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatics.
• Analyse recurring faults and implement improvements to reduce downtime, whilst identifying opportunities for cost savings and increased efficiency.
• Undertake and oversee electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Undertake and oversee fabrication - guarding and material ducting (spouting).
• Undertake and oversee welding tasks - repairs, making brackets, pipework.
• Delivering engineering projects, such as automation improvements, upgrades, installation and commissioning, and supporting the planning and management of projects as required.
• Improving maintenance team capability and performance through training, mentoring, guidance, feedback and support.
• Maintain and oversee accurate record keeping, supporting effective monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and maintaining safe systems of work, monitoring effectiveness and ensuring compliance with site, safety and hygiene procedures and controls.

Experience

• Maintenance supervisory and practical experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in maintaining industrial machinery.
• Electrical experience including troubleshooting electrical systems and understanding schematics.
• Excellent leadership qualities with the capacity to motivate and develop team members.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks efficiently.

What we offer

• Working hours - 43 per week, 7:15am-5:15pm Monday to Thursday, 7:15-3:15pm Friday.
• A competitive salary £55,000-£60,000, depending on experience, plus generous annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday, rising to 28 days with service, plus public holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development, free parking, free fruit and hot drinks, employee assistance programme, access to company pension scheme, company social events.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking food manufacturing environment.

Please ensure ALL screening questions are responded to.

Our advert will close once sufficient applications are received so early application is advised.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Please outline your practical mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Please outline your practical electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Please outline your team leadership and maintenance function leadership experience
• What is your home postcode and how will you commute to CM7? (eg car, walk, public transport)
• What is your salary expectation?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person