Job Description
Are you an experienced Maintenance Supervisor, Senior Maintenance Engineer or Team Leader looking for your next challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, reliability and operational performance are critical to success?DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components. Renowned for innovation, quality and sustainable manufacturing, DENSO continues to set industry standards through world-class engineering and production excellence.At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power markets.We are now looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of maintenance operations, lead a skilled team of engineers and play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing equipment.Working Hours & BenefitsRotating AM / PM Shift PatternAM Shift
* Monday – Thursday: 6:00am – 2:00pm
* Friday: 6:00am – 11:00am
PM Shift
* Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
* Friday: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Benefits
* Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
* Subsidised canteen
* Discounted gym membership
* Discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free onsite parking
The RoleAs Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide leadership, technical guidance and day-to-day direction to the Maintenance team, ensuring equipment downtime is minimised and production performance is maximised.You will play a vital role in supporting the implementation of preventative maintenance, TPM, Kaizen and reliability improvement activities, helping to ensure the business consistently delivers high-quality products safely and efficiently.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing maintenance team.Key Responsibilities
* Lead, direct and support Maintenance Engineers and Technicians across shift operations
* Drive rapid fault resolution and equipment recovery to minimise downtime
* Take ownership of temporary repairs and ensure permanent corrective actions are implemented
* Support the delivery of Preventative Maintenance (PM), TPM, Kaizen and overhaul programmes
* Monitor equipment reliability and identify opportunities for improvement
* Build strong working relationships with Production and Engineering teams
* Ensure effective communication and escalation of maintenance issues
* Attend operational meetings and drive actions to completion
* Support maintenance planning and resource allocation activities
* Manage day-to-day team performance and employee-related matters
* Maintain high standards of safety, housekeeping and engineering best practice
* Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required
What We're Looking For
* Time-served Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge
* Previous supervisory, team leader or maintenance leadership experience within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of maintenance processes, preventative maintenance and reliability improvement
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Ability to coordinate workloads and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Experience of driving continuous improvement initiatives
* Good organisational and administrative skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance-related systems
* Flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach
* Strong commitment to Health & Safety, 5S and engineering best practice
Why Join DENSO?At DENSO, you'll be joining a globally recognised organisation where engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact on manufacturing performance while developing your leadership skills within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to strategic improvement initiatives and play a key role in maintaining the reliability of a world-class manufacturing operation.If you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance leadership career, we'd love to hear from you.