Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Hands-on role overseeing fast-paced manufacturing equipment and facilities

POSITION INFO:

• • 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