Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation with multiple sites across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth they are looking for a Mechanical Supervisor to join their site leadership team. Key Responsibilities * Lead and supervise the on-site mechanical maintenance team * Support continuous improvement initiatives across plant and equipment * Plan and deliver maintenance and improvement projects * Implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies * Identify potential plant risks and support long-term maintenance planning * Monitor completion and quality of mechanical maintenance tasks * Work closely with the electrical team to support system improvements * Identify skills gaps within the team and support training and development * Ensure statutory inspections are completed and any follow-up work is actioned * Promote strong health & safety practices and lead regular safety briefings Skills & Experience * Previous experience supervising or leading a mechanical maintenance team * Experience working within a manufacturing, production or heavy industry environment * Strong knowledge of mechanical maintenance, fault finding and plant equipment * Experience with maintenance planning and inspection processes * Engineering qualification (HNC, Degree or equivalent preferred) * Health & safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH desirable * Experience managing budgets or maintenance spend * Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS) * PLC knowledge would be beneficial but not essential