We are recruiting for an experienced machine supervisor to oversee the safe and efficient running of a process plant in Grantham.
This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone with strong mechanical awareness and proven supervisory experience within a production or plant environment.
You will take responsibility for plant performance, team coordination, and ensuring safe, stable operations across all shifts.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise day‑to‑day plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient performance
* Lead and support operators, promoting a strong safety‑first culture
* Maintain stable operating conditions, monitoring temperatures, pressures, and system performance
* Prepare the plant for consistent overnight operation, ensuring all systems are balanced and alarms resolved
* Coordinate and support planned and reactive maintenance activities
* Ensure plant is safely isolated and prepared for maintenance work
* Respond to breakdowns, stabilising operations and supporting fault diagnosis
* Maintain accurate operational records and ensure compliance with site standards
* Ensure adequate levels of consumables and critical spares are always available
Key Requirements
* Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing, process, or industrial environment (essential)
* Strong mechanical awareness (Level 3 qualification or equivalent preferred)
* Experience working with plant machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, or similar systems
* Proactive problem‑solver with the ability to anticipate and prevent issues
* Strong communication and team leadership skills
* Flexible approach to work, with the ability to support operational demands
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