Maintenance Supervisor - Day Shift
Location: [Telford, Shropshire]
Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
What We Offer:
Join a global, innovative, and fast-paced environment where your leadership truly makes a difference. You'll play a key role in delivering cutting-edge automotive solutions while enjoying tailored development opportunities and a collaborative team culture.
About the Role:
We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead either the Upstream or Downstream team. This is a day shift role with responsibility for a multi-skilled team supporting a 24/7 operation.
Team Structure & Scope:
4 direct reports (Team Leaders)
Team of ~14 engineers across rotating shifts and weekend coverage
Each Team Leader manages 2 engineers per shift
Weekend coverage includes 1 Team Leader and 5 engineers (Days & Nights)
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team in a safety-critical environment
Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities (reactive and preventative)
Ensure high standards of reliability across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems
Drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and uptime
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and all health & safety standards
Essential Experience & Skills:
Proven experience supervising maintenance teams in a Tier 1 automotive or similar setting
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching abilities
Broad technical knowledge: electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics
Completed engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications
Excellent organisational and shift management capabilities
Desirable Skills:
Experience with CNC and assembly line maintenance
Familiarity with ABB IRC5 robots and Siemens TIA Portal
Experience with CMMS (Agility), RCM, and FMEA-led PM systems
IOSH Managing Safely certified
Role Summary:
This is a key leadership position responsible for maintaining operational efficiency and equipment reliability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor will manage a multi-shift team, ensuring smooth coordination of maintenance activities and contributing to overall plant performance and safety