Maintenance Superintendent

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Maintenance Superintendent to lead our maintenance operations and ensure the optimal performance of our facilities and equipment. In this pivotal role, you will oversee maintenance teams, coordinate complex projects, and implement proactive strategies to maximize equipment uptime. Your leadership will drive continuous improvement initiatives, foster a safety-first environment, and uphold the highest standards of mechanical and electrical reliability. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to make a tangible impact through management excellence and technical expertise.

Duties

• Lead and supervise maintenance teams, providing clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to foster a high-performing work environment
• Develop, plan, and execute maintenance schedules for mechanical, electrical, and automation systems to ensure operational continuity
• Oversee project management activities related to equipment upgrades, repairs, and installations, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget
• Utilize programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and schematics to troubleshoot complex automation systems efficiently
• Review and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals to guide repair activities accurately
• Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations across maintenance operations
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance efficiency, equipment reliability, and safety standards to identify areas for improvement

Requirements

• Proven management experience leading maintenance teams in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
• Hands-on electrical experience with knowledge of PLCs, schematics, and control systems
• Mechanical knowledge including troubleshooting mechanical failures and performing preventive maintenance
• Supervising experience demonstrating leadership in team development and conflict resolution
• Excellent communication skills in English for effective reporting, documentation, and team collaboration
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams, schematics, and control logic diagrams accurately
• Prior experience in maintenance within a fast-paced environment is highly desirable

Join us if you’re passionate about leading innovative maintenance strategies that keep operations running smoothly! We value energetic leaders who thrive on solving complex challenges with technical expertise while fostering a safe and collaborative workplace.

Pay: £47,643.52-£61,942.18 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Housing allowance
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• Matching gift scheme
• On-site gym
• Paid volunteer time
• Sabbatical
• Shuttle service provided
• UK visa sponsorship
• Unlimited paid holidays
• Work from home

Work Location: In person