Job Description:

Area Co-Ordinator (Maintenance) Reporting To

Maintenance Manager

Location

Southampton

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Area Co-Ordinator (Maintenance) to support the Maintenance Manager in ensuring maintenance targets and operational standards are achieved within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating maintenance activities, supporting production requirements, improving operational performance, and leading maintenance activities across the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide holiday and absence cover for the Maintenance Manager when required
• Order spare parts required for breakdown repairs
• Organise team holiday cover and overtime requirements
• Delegate maintenance tasks across the team
• Liaise with Production Managers and Supervisors to prioritise repairs
• Attend daily operational and management meetings
• Maintain KPI data, graphs, and cost control records
• Support and manage long-term breakdown issues
• Conduct housekeeping audits to maintain high site standards
• Support health & safety compliance and risk reduction activities
• Work closely with the Quality team to identify and resolve maintenance-related quality issues
• Manage consumable stock takes
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Escalate issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety procedures
• Provide support across departments when required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Engineer
• Educated to GCSE level minimum
• Previous experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and coordinate teams effectively
• Experience working with KPIs, targets, and objectives
• Knowledge of reactive and preventative maintenance activities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Desirable Skills

• ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & Management (or working towards Level 5)
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Health & Safety qualifications or strong working knowledge
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Personal Attributes

• Positive and adaptable attitude
• Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Organised and able to work under pressure
• Right first-time attitude with strong attention to detail
• Passionate about maintaining high operational standards

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Monday to Friday role
• 37.5 hour working week
• Opportunity to work within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment