Maintenance Supervisor

The Role : Maintenance Supervisor

This role exists to ensure the smooth, safe, and reliable running of all building facilities and production equipment, with a strong focus on detergent filling lines and related machinery. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities, diagnosing faults, executing repairs, and implementing preventive maintenance routines. The position plays a critical role in minimising downtime and supporting uninterrupted production in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute daily maintenance activities across all equipment, facilities, and utilities

Respond quickly to machinery breakdowns to reduce downtime

Maintain, service, and optimise detergent filling machinery and other production equipment

Conduct routine inspections and implement preventative maintenance schedules

Manage maintenance logs, checklists, shutdown planning, and SHEQ compliance records

Supervise junior maintenance staff and coordinate external contractors

Manage and monitor critical spares inventory

Support production teams with technical troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency

About You

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role

Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background

Hands-on experience with filling or packing machinery (detergent, chemical, FMCG, or similar)

Proven fault-finding ability across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems

Experience supervising maintenance teams or technicians

Solid knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and safety regulations

Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, on-the-floor approach

Able to work under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment

Organised, communicative, and safety-conscious with high attention to detail